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Hebrews | Chapter 9:16-22 Pt. I (The Testament of Jesus)

Episode 701 ~ Jesus' Covenant is His will. He made it and gave it to us, as the beneficiary; to receive all the blessings and benefits contained within His Covenant.

Hebrews | Chapter 9:11-15 Pt. III (Understanding Jesus and what He’s offering)

Episode 700 ~ Jesus best is what He's offering to each and every one of us. There is no partiality; it is freely offered to all. All of it was offered even while we were enemies to Him. Will we enter into relationship with Him, to truly know and understand Him; and what it is He's truly offering to us?

Hebrews | Chapter 9:11-15 Pt. II (Jesus’ Redeeming Sacrifice; Once, For All)

Episode 699 ~ Jesus' redeeming work on the Cross, further highlights His Divinity. He shed His blood once, for all - for eternity. There is no need for His blood to be shed again, like the blood of bulls, goats, and lambs throughout history; up to Jesus' Earthly Ministry. His grace, which is freely given, must be received by placing our faith in Him.

Hebrews | Chapter 9:11-15 Pt. I (Jesus’ Blood; the Requirement for Eternal Redemption)

Episode 698 ~ As Jesus served, both as The Great High Priest Whom needed no sacrifice and as the Sacrificial Lamb to have His Blood placed on the Mercy Seat for our redemption; We, those who choose to Believe in Jesus, have received a greater redemption. Not on that was temporary, as observed in the Old Testament until the destruction of the Second Temple; but one that remains for Eternity for those that love the Lord Jesus the Christ - Who came from eternity and will remain for eternity.

Happy Thanksgiving 2023!!!

Episode 697 ~ Gratitude is an important part of your faith walk. Taking time to thank the Lord will strengthen your faith; making it unshakeable.

Hebrews | Chapter 9:1-10 Pt. III (Is the Presence/Glory of the Lord in Your Life tangible?)

Episode 696 ~ The Tent of Meeting (Tabernacle), and in Solomon's Temple, the Presence / Glory of the Lord rested there, in the Holy of Holies. The Lord's Presence / Glory was readily observable to the point of being something that people could feel it (tangible). For Believers, you are the Temple of the Lord. The Fullness of the Godhead lives and dwells in you. So, is the Presence / Glory of the Lord tangible to those around you?

Hebrews | Chapter 9:1-10 Pt. II (Have watered-down examples degraded your faith?)

Episode 695 ~ The Lord always provides examples, copies of things that exist in the Heavenlies; which is why heroes of the Faith were instructed to see that they made everything according to the Pattern. As those things have been removed or torn down, and efforts to reconstruct them have taken place; does the copy of the copy of the copy still display the same Glory? Or is it now of a degraded quality; that if your focus has shifted toward the copy of what exists in the Heavenlies, instead of the Original, has resulted in degrading your Faith?

Hebrews | Chapter 9:1-10 Pt. I (The Earthly Sanctuary and Priestly Service Directs Us to Jesus)

Episode 694 ~ Every detail provided to Moses on the Mountain, so He could create a copy of what existed in Heaven; and the instructions for the Priesthood, all direct us to the One whom fulfilled all those things - His Name is Jesus, and He is the Christ!

Hebrews | Chapter 8:7-13 Pt. IV (Building Our Faith in the Lord)

Episode 693 ~ In Past times the Lord delivered Israel out of the situations, circumstances, and trials they found themselves in due to not following the Lord. When Israel sought the Lord with all their heart, and He delivered them; and they put their faith (trust) in Him. However, there was a flip flopping when it came to obedience in the daily instructions to the Lord; instead of building their faith in the Lord God, Whom already demonstrated His love and goodness towards them. Ensure you, in/for your life, recognize what the Lord's done in your life (both, the large and/or the seemingly insignificant things); and continue to put your trust in Him for everything.

Hebrews | Chapter 8:7-13 Pt. III (Walking in Faith; the Process of Conforming to Christ)

Episode 692 ~ We are called to be as Christ is, in this world. That process of becoming conformed to the image of Jesus the Christ happens as we learn to reciprocate His love to the same extent He gave it to wards us, learn to completely trust Him in every situation and circumstance, and place our hope (our future) in His Hands; further demonstrating our faith (trust) in Him.

Hebrews | Chapter 8:7-13 Pt. II (Knowing the Lord; letting Him Teach us about Himself)

Episode 691 ~ Knowing the Lord only happens through a true relationship; and spending time with Him. The more time we are willing to spend in His presence, allowing the Lord to teach us through His Holy Spirit; He will teach us about Himself - His ways and His thoughts. So we can apply them to our life; to accomplish the things that glorify the Heavenly Father.

Hebrews | Chapter 8:7-13 Pt. I (The Covenant)

Episode 690 ~ The Apostle Paul writes about two Covenants: One given under the Mosaic Law. And, another founded upon Jesus the Christ. Let's learn about the similarities, and differences, between the Covenants.

Hebrews | Chapter 8:1-6 Pt. II (Building According to the Pattern)

Episode 689 ~ Jesus the Christ, our Great High Priest, is the pattern and example for us to follow. He is the pattern shown on the mountain to Moses, when He received the instructions on how to make the Tabernacle (Tent of Meeting) and all of the Furnishings. Let's examine our life, seeking the Lord's testimony to see if we are building according to His pattern.

Hebrews | Chapter 8:1-6 Pt. I (The Access Given to Us)

Episode 688 ~ As a result of work fulfilled our Great High Priest, Jesus the Christ, the veil that separated us from the Father is torn; and we as sons and daughters, have direct access to our Heavenly Father.

Hebrews | Chapter 7:20-28 Pt. III (The Character of Our Great High Priest)

Episode 687 ~ The Lord was only ever trustworthy to the Will of our Heavenly Father; which is why Jesus is the Great High Priest forever. There never needs to be another one, because there isn't anyone before of after Him that is uncorrupted by sin. Jesus is only ever obedient to the Heavenly Father, and we should follow His pattern and example in our daily life.

Hebrews | Chapter 7:20-28 Pt. II (Blessings & Promises of Faithfulness)

Episode 686 ~ The blessings and promises of God are yes, and Amen. Our amen, or choice to enter into agreement with Him, is demonstrated through our faithfulness to be obedient to the Lord's leading through Holy Spirit; positioning us to receive His best in our life. He is looking for someone to whom He can show Himself strong on their behalf.

Hebrews | Chapter 7:20-28 Pt. I (Order set by the Lord)

Episode 685 ~ Divine Order can only be established by the Lord, because His Word is the only word that stands. When He spoke, the thing was established. Your role then, is to come into His Divine Order and alignment with His Word; for / in every area and aspect of your life.

Hebrews | Chapter 7:1-19 Pt. IV (Jesus’ Lordship & Great High Priesthood)

Episode 684 ~ The Lord through the Apostle Paul addresses why Jesus is a Great High Priest according to the order of Melchizedek, instead of Aaron and the Levites; in order to help his fellow brethren, the Hebrews (Jews) and all of us today, properly understand Jesus' eternal role as King of kings and Lord of lords.

Hebrews | Chapter 7:1-19 Pt. III (The Signature of God’s Family)

Episode 683 ~ Every family in heaven and on earth, has certain distinct characteristics that distinguish its members from another family. There is no difference for those that are part of the Lord's Family.

Hebrews | Chapter 7:1-19 Pt. II (Jesus is the Greatest!)

Episode 682 ~ In this portion of the letter (epistle) to the Hebrews (The Jews of the day through the lineage of Abraham), the Lord through the Apostle Paul began laying out the hierarchy from the beginning; so all could understand that Jesus is greater than everyone else esteemed and honored.

Hebrews | Chapter 7:1-19 Pt. I (Types and Shadows of Jesus as a Forerunner)

Episode 681 ~ Throughout the Scriptures, there a number of people that went ahead of the Lord as a type a shadow of what Christ Jesus would do (fulfill) during His Earthly Ministry; while being the Pattern and Example in preparation for His second coming.

Hebrews | Chapter 6:13-20 Pt. III (The Word of the Lord Speaks on Myriad Layers)

Episode 680 ~ The all-powerful Word of the Lord, operates on a much higher level, and depth beyond what we are able to comprehend. While an individual may partially understand His Word, concerning one area or aspect of their life; when we allow to the Lord to reveal all the ways His Word had impact, we can't help but be truly amazed at the the reach beyond time, space (distance), situations, and circumstances - For His Glory and to bless you.

Hebrews | Chapter 6:13-20 Pt. II (Our Role in the Covenant & Promises of the Lord)

Episode 679 ~ The promises of the Lord, made to Abraham, are contained in His Covenant - They are sure. Abraham, also had a part, and role, in the Covenant demonstrating love for the Lord and active faith in His Word though obedience; just like we must for our life, today.

Hebrews | Chapter 6:13-20 Pt. I (Similarity between Us, and Abraham and the Lord)

Episode 678 ~ We are called to truly trust in the Lord; with our whole heart. Even when we don't yet see the manifestation of His oath and promises; or His Covenant. Let's set our hearts to believe the One who holds His Word above His Name; and to His Name [Jesus] every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus the Christ is Lord.

Hebrews | Chapter 6:1-12 Pt. III (Holding Fast)

Episode 677 ~ Have you set your heart and mind to cling or hold firm to the Lord for everything, in every area in your life, now and for your eternity? Will you hold fast even when trials and challenges come your way, seeking to take your off of the destiny track the Lord has for your life?

Hebrews | Chapter 6:1-12 Pt. II (Hardline Choices)

Episode 676 ~ We continue to discuss choosing to remain with the Lord by examining two things that a Believer or Christian must never be involved in: The first is Blaspheming the Holy Spirit. And, the second is taking the mark of the beast. Engaging in either of these actions is a hardline choice, from which there remains no renewal to repentance.

Hebrews | Chapter 6:1-12 Pt. I (Have You Chosen to Remain With the Lord?)

Episode 675 ~ If we love the Lord we will be willing and obedient to do all He commands us. If we have determined to be in rebellion or opposition to the Lord and Holy Spirit's leading, creating discord between the other members of the Household; are we truly part of His Family? If you now realize the error of your ways, repent and be restored in relationship with our Heavenly Father; and purpose to remain with Him, now and throughout eternity.

Hebrews | Chapter 5:12-14 Pt. III (Allowing God to Teach Us and Lead Us to Become More Like Him)

Episode 674 ~ We need to be standing by the Lord; and understanding Him in His righteousness. Then allowing him to teach us, so we can mature in order to become more like Him.

Hebrews | Chapter 5:12-14 Pt. II (Unlearn Religiousness to Learn God & His Holiness)

Episode 673 ~ There are many religious traditions each one learns throughout their life. Some bring you deeper and more intimate relationship with the One True and Living God; while other traditions have become the object(s) or action(s) that people worship, because it entices the natural senses, feelings, emotions, thoughts (mind, will, and emotions). If the religious traditions are not actually bringing us into a deeper, more personal, and intimate relationship with the Lord; then we need to unlearn those things; and allow the Lord to teach us about Himself through Holy Spirit; so we can actually learn His thoughts and His ways, to apply them in our life.

Hebrews | Chapter 5:12-14 Pt. I (What’s the Lord’s Testimony of Your Spiritual Maturity?)

Episode 672 ~ So the question we have to ask our ourselves is, where am I truly at with, or in, my walk with the Lord? Phrased another way is, what do we perceive our spiritual state or state of maturity to be? What's the Lord's testimony concerning our spiritual state? What's His perspective concerning us and our relationship with Him? Because, that perspective is the only One that matters; now and for eternity.

Hebrews | Chapter 5:1-11 Pt. IV (Obedience to the Lord Results in Perfection in Your Life)

Episode 671 ~ We have to understand how we live our lives before the Lord, in relationship with Him because of love or in opposition to Him, determines or confirms what our choice is. We still have the obligation to make the correct choice; and should be in obedience with the words He's telling us through Holy Spirit's leading.

Hebrews | Chapter 5:1-11 Pt. III (Jesus; the Original Pattern & Example of High Priest)

Episode 670 ~ Jesus was always showing or demonstrating the love of God inside of His life [on Earth], and that's something very important. All the prior examples of the high priests were being refined; but, they weren't adding to the love One gave them, to bring them into life again. Only Jesus did.

Hebrews | Chapter 5:1-11 Pt. II (The only One entitled to God’s Honor is Jesus)

Episode 669 ~ Something that's interesting about the Lord. When he talks to us about righteousness and the grace of God through the New Testament, He makes it clear that no one has earned that from Him - It's a gift. It's not owed to them because they've worked for it or anything of that nature. However, Christ did. Yes, he earned it with His perfect life and perfect obedience, and perfect sacrifice, and following the Lord in everything; and not straying, or failing to complete one jot or tiddle. He's the only One who is entitled to be honored by God, because He met the standard that God set for Him.

Hebrews | Chapter 5:1-11 Pt. I (Jesus, Our Great High Priest)

Episode 668 ~ Jesus has already been the Sacrificial Lamb; shedding His blood to redeem us from death, sin, and the curse - purifying us before Himself. We just have to come in underneath Him. Enter into His Kingship; but also His Priesthood. He is the Great High Priest.

Hebrews | Chapter 4:11-16 Pt. IV (Receiving help from the Lord)

Episode 667 ~ Know who God is. We know that He is the Truth; and He's the only one who can help us in any situation. Boldly come before the Throne of Grace, asking for Him to help you ask; then receive. Come to the Lord and ask, so that you can get His help; the Lord's a willing helper, a willing participant. Remember, the promise of the Father was/is the Holy Spirit which was given to us to teach and guide us; so clearly He wants to help us.

Hebrews | Chapter 4:11-16 Pt. III (Do you mind being examined by the Lord?)

Episode 666 ~ Our Heavenly Father is always demonstrating His love toward us. This is not only found in the blessing and benefits He provides; it is also found in our refinement, as He's examining us. When you know you're not doing anything wrong, you don't mind being examined, but He knows when something's not quite right. He examines us, because of His love, so we can deal with those things.

Hebrews | Chapter 4:11-16 Pt. II (Letting the Lord have His Perfect Work in us)

Episode 665 ~ So realize, your need to receive the love of the Lord. Know that He wants your good; and He is working for your best interests according to His perfect Will.

Hebrews | Chapter 4:11-16 Pt. I (Examining our heart & dealing with it before the Lord)

Episode 664 ~ To have everything about you and your life, your desires, and everything about you laid open before God is a truly incredible thing; because now He has an opportunity to correct and to lead you in the way that produces life.

Hebrews | Chapter 4:1-10 Pt. II (True Rest is Only Found in Jesus)

Episode 663 ~ We must keep the Faith, demonstrated through our obedience to the Lord; in enduring, in hope, and in rest. The true rest that is only found in the Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ (The Messiah).

Hebrews | Chapter 4:1-10 Pt. I (The Promise of the Lord’s Rest)

Episode 662 ~ God, when He was finished with Creation, rested from His good works. Rest is how we perceive but the change as well; what's truly stated here is that we rest from what we think we should do, to instead accomplish what God has for us to do. That in and of itself provides rest; simply by following His ways. His Way is easy, but requires obedience. His Way doesn't come at the sweat of our brow, which was found in the curse. The work that you're called do, is ordained by God.

Hebrews | Chapter 3:16-19 Pt.II (What more does the Lord have to do for you to believe?)

Episode 661 ~ The Lord brought the children of Israel out of Egypt because He loved them, their forefathers, and their descendants. He has given us great grace and mercy, because He wants to bless us; because He loves us. Which is why He redeemed us from death, sin, and the curse through the cross. How much more does the Lord need to do to demonstrate His love to for you to believe?

Hebrews | Chapter 3:16-19 Pt.I (What’s in Your Heart is Your Treasure)

Episode 660 ~ What is your treasure; or the desire of your heart? I hope it's the Lord. But, that's a choice and decision that you must make for you because it will manifest in various aspects of your life. While your words may be able to fool some and deceive some; the Lord knows the thoughts and intentions of the heart. He is not fooled; He is not mocked.

Hebrews | Chapter 3:7-15 Pt. III (Changing Your Heart)

Episode 659 ~ Sin looks the same with everyone. And by everyone, that's every individual person, every culture, every ethnicity, every society, and it looks the same across the board in every time period or era. So let's receive what the Lord has provided through Jesus the Christ (The Messiah) today.

Hebrews | Chapter 3:7-15 Pt. II (Engage Your Faith throughout the Earth Today...Don’t Delay)

Episode 658 ~ The children of Israel chose to put their faith in another god, another idol; and they aligned themselves to that thing. They came out of the Divine Order and alignment of the Lord and place their their faith, their trust, their hope, and their future into another god; but then, still wanted to have the blessings and benefits that come with your faith being placed in the Lord. And, when it comes to the Lord God Almighty, you cannot have, or worship, both.

Hebrews | Chapter 3:7-15 Pt. I (Your Faith Must be in Jesus)

Episode 657 ~ Faith is the currency the Kingdom of God operates in. The Lord is saying that today is the day of your salvation. He has already given you what you need. He gave you His Word; so put your faith, your hope, your trust in Him. And then, yes, receive what He's already done for you; when He redeemed us from death sin, and the curse when the Lord was crucified on the cross.

Hebrews | Chapter 3:1-6 Pt. II (The Lord’s House; Constructed by Jesus)

Episode 656 ~ God is separating the people into two kingdoms. Either you're on God's side, and in God's Kingdom, or you're in the devil's. The Lord does not fall for masquerades or technicalities. The True and Living God knows the thoughts and intents of the heart. He knows when wickedness is in the heart and what the intention of every action is.

Hebrews | Chapter 3:1-6 Pt. I (Christ Jesus; Faithful Son & the Creator)

Episode 655 ~ The Apostle Paul continues to provide a Doctoral Thesis, full of facts and evidence, to provide everything that you need, so that you can believe Jesus is the Christ. The Lord through Paul is laying that foundation of faith for his people (The Jews of the day); but not just for the Jews only did Paul write. We get to also enter in, and be joint heirs with Christ; if you will believe Jesus is Lord.

Hebrews | Chapter 2:10-18 Pt. IV (The Authority of the Lord requires Reverence)

Episode 654 ~ There is a Divine order in Lord's household. For those who have been drawn to the Door, which is Jesus the Christ, Whom created all things in Heaven and on Earth; and, are sons of God and approach Him with joy. We still have to show Him reverence when we approach our Heavenly Father. Don't forget He's still Almighty God; even though He's daddy, even though He's Abba. He's still our Lord and Savior; and has the position of power and authority above all.

Hebrews | Chapter 2:10-18 Pt. III (Temptation at its core is about Choosing to Be Faithful to the Lord)

Episode 653 ~ When it comes to every temptation, the option or question being asked is, are you going to remain faithful to what the father says, for you? Temptation is always an act; of are you going to the kingdom of God; or something else (another kingdom)? I encourage you today, to choose to remain faithful to the Lord; walking in His Covenant, on the destiny track He's set for you.

Hebrews | Chapter 2:10-18 Pt. II (The Consistency of the Lord)

Episode 652 ~ Our God who does not change. Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He is Faithful and True. It is us who are inconsistent; and our inconsistency does not ever equate to the Lord being inconsistent toward us.

Hebrews | Chapter 2:10-18 Pt. I (Following the Path of Faith; Application to Your Life)

Episode 651 ~ The Lord has already made the course so that we can walk on His Word. We can walk on the efforts that He's already done; and the victory that He's already won. By the name of Jesus, through the blood of Jesus and our faith in Him, we are able to follow in His footsteps. Not in a way of doing it by ourselves, or the the other people around us; but walking in a way that honors the Lord, demonstrating we are following Him and just trusting and being grateful and circumspect of what he's already carved out. Properly appropriating it or applying it to our own life.

Hebrews | Chapter 2:5-9 Pt. II (Have Faith in God; and Continue In It)

Episode 650 ~ We must make the decision to say in our heart and mind, committing ourself that we are going to stick to the Lord's plan; and trust God that He will bring us in as He said. God will see that finished and done so that we can inherit the blessing God stated; as He is the author and finisher of our faith. The the start and the end; that's two different points. And, we have to stay with God from the beginning, through the middle, to the end, and then beyond. That's our our pleasure, but our obligation and our duty to walk with Him in that way; and keep the faith the entire time, because Scripture says He has no pleasure and those who turn back or forsake the way. Have faith in Him!

Hebrews | Chapter 2:5-9 Pt. I (Jesus Reigns Over All)

Episode 649 ~ The Lord Jesus did exactly what He said He would do. He subjected Himself to the same things that we are subjected to; to make that choice and to demonstrate how to walk in faith. Which is why He has been given authority over everything in Heaven and on Earth.

Hebrews | Chapter 2:1-4 Pt. II (God confirmed Jesus is the Messiah)

Episode 648 ~ You have the opportunity, while they're still breath in your lungs, to enter into that relationship with the Lord; to trust Him with your entire spirit, soul and body. Enter into that relationship; don't neglect it. God pointed out who Jesus is; and God even confirmed it by the signs and wonders [miracles]. The miracles Jesus did were the same things they had read about through the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings (The Old Testament). All the mighty miracles, the acts of the Lord, the deliverances, and the healings; all of that was done in and through Him. And, Paul's trying to wake the people up and to get them to see all this is contained within Christ; and, this is how He operated on functioned on the Earth. Just like He did in the days of old; and from eternity.

Hebrews | Chapter 2:1-4 Pt. I (Walking in line with Salvation)

Episode 647 ~ Angels are ministering to us as we walk in line with that Salvation of being a joint air with Jesus Christ. Come into fellowship with the Lord Jesus Christ and they are doing the mission that God assigned them to; not what I think they should be doing. The angels that belong to the Lord remained in their abode, and they only speak what the Lord tells them to speak; but we have a more short testimony as the Word testifies that Jesus Christ. And, the Holy Spirit also testifies of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Hebrews | Chapter 1:5-14 Pt. II (Jesus the Christ is the Angel of the Lord)

Episode 646 ~ The testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy. So all these scriptures that Paul continues to point out, are again things that were already in The Hebrews, or the Jewish people of the day's, writings. The same ethnicity and people group Paul was born into. He [The Apostle Paul] didn't even use the Law and the Prophets in the Old Testament; he used the Writings, with most of what Paul uses to make his case in support of what he declared in the first four verses, comes out of Psalms.

Hebrews | Chapter 1:5-14 Pt. I (The Case for Christ)

Episode 645 ~ The Apostle Paul, the writer of Hebrews, begins laying out the case for Christ by speaking about who He is; making a direct connection to Jesus the Messiah, being the Angel of the Lord.

Hebrews | Chapter 1:1-4 (Introduction & Revelation of Jesus)

Episode 644 ~ In the the Epistle (Letter) to the Hebrews, the superiority of Christ is revealed. But what the Lord was saying to us was: This is where My people are going to learn Faith. They're going to grow in their faith, so they can become the warriors that He needs and desires in His entire army, the ones comparable to David's mighty men. We have to be in direct and Divine alignment and walking in faith; actively participating, engaging our faith, to go out and do the great exploits and fight the Lord's battles that He is directing His End-Time army to do.

Ephesians | Study Wrap-up

Episode 643 ~ Join us as we conclude this study of Ephesians; sharing some of the things that stood out as the Lord ministered, and providing insight into what the Lord is commanding us to do next. We will begin a study of the Epistle (Letter) to the Hebrews on 9/11/2023.

Ephesians | Chapter 6:21-24 Pt. I (Love Demonstrated Continually)

Episode 642 ~ Even in the Apostle Paul's closing statements to the Ephesians, he demonstrates how to operate in the Love of God in many different ways. Let's dive into this, so we can learn and apply these additional demonstrations of love towards the Lord and His Creation (People).

Ephesians | Chapter 6:10-20 Pt. II (Divine Order in putting on the Armor of God)

Episode 641 ~ The Lord always has order to everything He does. Let's learn more about His Divine Order in putting on the Armor of God, so we can truly understand what it means to put on the Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 13:14).

Ephesians | Chapter 6:10-20 Pt. II (Examining Ourself; Dealing with the Internal then External)

Episode 640 ~ When examining ourself before the Lord, it is vital that we look at those things within our heart that don't reflect His character, nature, and attributes. This must be done before we address the external, or outside factors seeking to cause us to stumble.

Ephesians | Chapter 6:1-9 Pt. II (Being a Bondservant to the Lord)

Episode 638 ~ The Apostle Paul frequently wrote in his letters (epistles) about how he is a bondservant of Christ; sometimes, even before mentioning his Apostleship given by the Will of God. He [Paul] was acknowledging how he'd willingly and wittingly made the choice to be a slave for the Lord; which is where Paul found his freedom, and continued to instruct many on what's required in being a bondservant of the Lord. Which is exactly what we observe in Jesus the Christ; our pattern and example.

Ephesians | Chapter 6:1-9 Pt. I (Honoring Our Parents & Those in Authority over Us)

Episode 637 ~ Everything should be done as unto the Lord; demonstrating our love for Him through our obedience to Him. If we are not obedient, but it demonstrates rebellion when the Lord's children attempt to dictate the family structure; to usurp the Headship of the household in order to be served by attempting to reposition themself as the one in charge. Every member of the Household is required to be submitted to the Lord (The Head of the Household); saying and doing what He says to say and do.

Ephesians | Chapter 5:22-33 Pt. III (Partaking in the Pattern & Standard set in Christ)

Episode 636 ~ As we prepare ourselves to be the people of the Lord, the Bride of Christ, let's not forget that we get to partake in demonstrating the pattern already set forth in Christ - And that is coming in the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.

Ephesians | Chapter 5:22-33 Pt. II (What’s the Condition of the Bride’s Heart?)

Episode 635 ~ The Lord stated plainly, that our treasure, or what we truly desire, is where our heart is; it is what we are actually longing for. Have we, as the Bride of Christ, cleaned our heart and purified ourself for our Bridegroom? Or have we [The Bride of Christ] only put on a facade, attempting to deceive the Lord, by making only the outside of the cup or vessel beautiful?

Ephesians | Chapter 5:22-33 Pt. I (The Lord and His Bride)

Episode 634 ~ The Lord considers us [His Bride] equal or joint heirs; without us having to attempt grasping for and trying to snatch this for ourselves. That would be out of alignment and create discord in that relationship. But, let's look and understand the Lord's love towards His Bride; which is demonstrated in how He treats us, purifying us with the water of His Word.

Ephesians | Chapter 5:15-21 Pt. III (Guarding & Governing in His Wisdom)

Episode 633 ~ We are calling attention to Guard and Govern because that's the assignment the Lord gave us. First given through Adam, but we still have this commandment and role today; as the Lord stated to occupy until He returns. And I have to guard by being on the alert, and govern or enforce the laws and rules of the kingdom of God as His ambassador; functioning with and in His Wisdom as He leads us through Holy Spirit.

Ephesians | Chapter 5:15-21 Pt. II (Sin Dulls Your Senses)

Episode 632 ~ When we indulge in sin, even for a small amount of time or whether you choose to continue to practice them; that brings impairs our spiritual and natural senses, so when we were once able to tell this is right and this is wrong now becomes blurry. Not that God is stingy, and its not that what He said suddenly becomes wrong; our perception of it [Sin] are standing and processing information being presented to us is now subdued.

Ephesians | Chapter 5:15-21 Pt. I (Getting to the Work of the Kingdom)

Episode 631 ~ We have been called to action by the Lord! It's time to put things into action; because, you have been given enough information and now this is not a foreign subject. You can't say I didn't know. So get to work and don't delay on getting to work. There's a sense of urgency, not panic and not rush, but let's move on this to go; as it's time to go forward into what God has already placed in front of us.

Ephesians | Chapter 5:8-14 Pt. III (The Light Manifested In & Through Us)

Episode 630 ~ Walking in the Wisdom of God, with His Light shining in and through us is about bringing the Glory of God into every situation and circumstance. In Jesus' earthly ministry, no matter the situation or circumstance the Glory of the Lord shone through in everything that He said and did. With that came peace, great and mighty miracles, guidance, and direction; which is exactly how we are called to function.

Ephesians | Chapter 5:8-14 Pt. II (Continuing Your Progression in the Lord)

Episode 629 ~ Finding out what is acceptable to the Lord, denotes activeness, a continuation, and a progression. Similarly, twe come into the world in infancy of basic faith, in feeble existence; however, designed to progress and grow as time goes on and exercise happens and as learning happens. So we become mature and steadfast men and women of Faith in the Lord.

Ephesians | Chapter 5:8-14 Pt. I (Walking as Children of Light)

Episode 628 ~ The Word of God is the greatest instruction manual for every aspect of life. We are learning a twofold lesson; what we as Believers should no longer be doing, because we are the Lord's. While also being taught what actions to go and do; those things which should be prevalent in our life, because we demonstrate the Light of Jesus the Christ in us.

Ephesians | Chapter 5:1-7 Pt. IV (A Peculiar People, God’s Treasured Possession)

Episode 627 ~ If we are to truly be a people that are God's treasured Possession, then we must meet the condition - God is our God; and We are His people. The choice must be made for the Lord, to obey His voice and keep His Covenant; which is His will His plan, His purpose, and the Destiny track that He has for you and your life. This is what has been required for every person and every generation that's every been on the face of the Earth; and it is no different for us today.

Ephesians | Chapter 5:1-7 Pt. III (Having a Heart to Be Like Christ)

Episode 626 ~ Do you value the Lord; placing Him in a greater place of importance above anything, everything, and everyone else in your life? Because if something or someone else has that place, then that's where you're going to speak out of; or from. Our Lord and Savior placed His Heavenly Father in such high esteem, and regard, and in honor; exemplifying His wisdom beyond anything else, that during His earthly ministry, it [Divine Wisdom] came across in every area and aspect of life and Godliness.

Ephesians | Chapter 5:1-7 Pt. II (Going Deeper in Your Relationship with the Lord)

Episode 625 ~ Allow Holy Spirit to highlight those things in your life that are preventing you from going deeper with Him. Allow the Lordim to bring you to new deeper levels of Himself, your relationship, and your walk with Him.

Ephesians | Chapter 5:1-7 Pt. I (Being Children of God; Walking in Love)

Episode 624 ~ We need to imitate the Lord. Be conformed to His image; exhibit His nature, His character, and His attributes. Walk as He walked, talk as He talked, do what He did; and He said even greater things that you will do. It's not a replacement or substitute for the Lord. You cannot ever replace the Lord, but we should grow and become like our Master; our Lord and Savior.

Ephesians | Chapter 4:17-32 Pt. IV (Growing & Maturing in the Lord)

Episode 623 ~ Throughout all of Scripture, whether it was His disciples or was His body; and in every generation, The Lord had an expectation that they would grow and mature in Him the things of Him. The Lord is no different today; having the same desire and expectation concerning you.

Ephesians | Chapter 4:17-32 Pt. III (Uprooting What Doesn’t Reflect the Lord in Your Life)

Episode 622 ~ We must come to an understanding that everything we say or do, is being done to the Lord. Even when we're speaking with, or doing something to/for, someone. So, have we chosen to say the words and do the actions commanded by our Heavenly Father? Or, have we chosen to speak and act with corrupt and unloving words? Those things that don't reflect the Lord in our life, that He has no part in because those things are not found in Him, must be uprooted from our life; in order to further develop our relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ.

Ephesians | Chapter 4:17-32 Pt. II (Are You Grieving the Holy Spirit?)

Episode 621 ~ The Word of God is the mirror being held up so we can examine ourself. You get a glimpse into what God is trying to do, where His heart is, and what He's working on; and revelation concerning why He's putting things in specific locations. And, we get to learn how the Lord wants me to cooperate. But if I don't bring myself as a living sacrifice, letting the Lord purify and remove anything that creates defilement for me; and if I don't willingly participate with Him, I can't ever hope to get to the place of being a pure vessel. Or, even be one that someone could pour into; because I resist the Truth. Knowing full well that the Truth is and resisting it is what grieves Holy Spirit.

Ephesians | Chapter 4:17-32 Pt. I (Being Perfect like Our Heavenly Father)

Episode 620 ~ Many churches congregations within the body of Christ have kind of looked at Ephesians four (4) as, as the epitome what we should all strive to be. But, what do we see in the Ephesians four (4) church? We see Christ in this; our pattern and example. All these negative things were not found in Him; they weren't even mentioned as part of Him. He was pure, without spot, wrinkle, or blemish. He was the sinless sacrificial lamb. Isn't that how we're supposed to be?

Ephesians | Chapter 4:7-16 Pt. III (Servanthood as Directed by Holy Spirit)

Episode 619 ~ The Lord chose to outline and to do things that He did while on the Earth, was because we're supposed to be servants of the Lord. We're gonna serve Him in the heavenly community when we are reunited with Him. Yes, there'll be celebration; but we're still going to be continuing to work with the Lord and doing whatever it is that He has for us to do. So while we're here, in addition to being a choosing ground to determine whether you're going to follow the Lord or not, it's also a training ground. So for those that chose and choose to follow the Lord, we're now being trained in the things of God; so that we're fully prepared and equipped to operate in the Heavenly Community when we get back there.

Ephesians | Chapter 4:7-16 Pt. II (Unity in His Body as Brothers and Sisters in Christ)

Episode 618 ~ For the Body of Christ to truly function as the Lord designed and intended; we, as His Children, must renew our mind; realizing that we are peers or equals, with each member being submitted to and conformed to the image of Christ in us - the Hope of Glory.

Ephesians | Chapter 4:7-16 Pt. I (The Purpose of the Gifts is for God’s Glory)

Episode 617 ~ The Lord has not only given each person gifts to be used for the equipping of the each member of the Body of Christ; He has also given us a structure for the gifts and offices to function for His Glory.

Ephesians | Chapter 4:1-6 Pt. II (Walking Worthy of the Calling of the Lord)

Episode 616 ~ The Apostle Paul is writing about walking inside of what the Lord has for us; meaning that there are many people who are called to do something but there are a few people who are actually willing to set aside their own desires or their own thoughts and go do what the Lord's wants in His plan. Will you choose to be united and in one accord with the Lord; or in opposition to Him?

Ephesians | Chapter 4:1-6 Pt. I (The Love of God’s Impact on Unity)

Episode 615 ~ The Apostle Paul, is encouraging and even admonishing others, to latch on to the Lord in full; to truly understand his love for them, and how there is room for everyone in His Kingdom; not just a select few. Everyone has the opportunity to come into alignment, and function, and thrive as a family in Unity; with everyone working towards the common goal - which is accomplishing the Lord's playing here on the earth; so that everyone has the opportunity to reenter the Heavenly Community.

Ephesians | Chapter 3:14-21 Pt. IV (Truly Understanding God’s Love in & towards Us)

Episode 614 ~ If we don't understand the Lord's love; how much He truly loves us and all the ways he expresses and demonstrates that towards us, It makes it difficult for us to walk together with Him. How can two walk together unless they agree? I have to allow the Lord to teach me and show me those things, with a willingness to understand His heart towards me.

Ephesians | Chapter 3:14-21 Pt. III (Knowing the Lord Fully)

Episode 613 ~ God is always good. And so, it's not us who sets the course it's God who sets it. So, we should be hold Him as He is, and honor Him with the truth and the honor that's due Him. Which is sin, and that prevents us from fully knowing Him; because, then you're retaining a misperception or misunderstanding about the Lord. And, His nature, character, and attributes. But more importantly, how much the Lord truly loves you; and how He feels about you.

Ephesians | Chapter 3:14-21 Pt. II (Refinement Occurs During Tribulation)

Episode 612 ~ Understand the point and purpose of the refining, ultimately is to make us more like Christ; removing those things, those impurities from our life, that take away from the Lord's nature, character, and attributes working in and through us - where we become conformed to His image.

Ephesians | Chapter 3:14-21 Pt. I (The Whole Family in Heaven and Earth)

Episode 611 ~ Here continues distinguishing that theme that Paul has been talking about, and the encouragement and maturity that he's trying to cultivate and help bring about by sharing the revelation with the mysteries that he has learned from Holy Spirit; so that we can grow and mature. This it's not about human flesh and blood, separating people groups and thinking about it and just merely life in natural terms; but it is considering an understanding and perceiving that God is talking about his heavenly family, being separated from the devils family. And in that is where we have our identity - we are in God's family. Not a Jew in God's family, not an American and God's family, not a Persian and God's family. But no, I'm God's family because I believe in Jesus Christ, a joint heir with Christ. And the differences that God has granted us and blessed us with are merely ornaments, because God is a creative God. And, He enjoys variety in the beauty that He's bestowed in and upon each of…

Ephesians | Chapter 3:1-13 Pt. III (His Knowledge; for our betterment & His Glory

Episode 610 ~ As the Lord shares with us His Word, He's not going to violate His own standard of what love is; He's not giving it for an opportunity to boast. He's not giving it for an opportunity to parade ourselves naturally. He's not giving it for disruption or behaving rudely, or to try lording it over anyone else; but, it's for the betterment of His Body. The Lord loves to deal with the individual. And, as He deals with the individual, He deals with the collective. Because, once He gets me in line, and then you in line, and then over there in line, and so on and so forth; then we will be walking harmoniously in our place as we yield and submit to the Lord our God, and obedience from love. And, also bestow that love to our neighbors as ourself.

Ephesians | Chapter 3:1-13 Pt. II (Willingness & Positioning)

Episode 609 ~ We have to not just be willing, but along with that willingness, be diligent to accept, receive, and then apply all the other things that help position us; and, prepare us for the mysteries, the deeper things that need to be revealed to fulfill the destiny track for our life.

Ephesians | Chapter 3:1-13 Pt. I (Understanding God’s Plan & Agenda)

Episode 608 ~ Here's the process that God is using, and the natural process that He already used, to aid in His spiritual agenda. His spiritual plan and work that He's doing. A key where the Apostle Paul keeps repeating was that this is the mystery for ages, not the mystery that suddenly developed, the mystery was there the whole time; that is only now being revealed. And, the Lord is not trying to hide anything; He has nothing to hide. But, when we're willing and able to understand it, then He's able to reveal it.

Ephesians | Chapter 2:14-22 Pt. III (Being in One Accord)

Episode 607 ~ Look at all the amazing things that happened when the people of God are in one accord, of one mind, and one body moving together. Whether that was battles and warfare in the Old Testament, or in the Acts in the New Testament. If I'm bringing my gifts and my skill sets, walking in in the fullness of what the plan of course the Lord has for me; yes, that benefits me, but it also benefits everyone else around me. So if everyone in the Body of Christ is is approaching Him the same way, not for glory and honor for themselves, but to glorify and magnify the Lord in their life; and if everyone has that same heart and mindset towards the Lord. If everyone was in one accord then the Body of the Lord will do amazing things and exploits; and greater things than even what the apostles did.

Ephesians | Chapter 2:14-22 Pt. II (The Lord’s Plan of Reuniting the Heavenly Community)

Episode 606 ~ Even now, there has been religious understanding based on the for some that traditional law of Moses and others in just understanding certain ideas and concepts. The Lord is talking about something different that's even higher than all of this. That is not about Jew or Gentile. That's neither here nor there to the Lord. This is about God's spiritual plan, that He is reuniting the heavenly community, all back into one.

Ephesians | Chapter 2:14-22 Pt. I (Enforce & Occupy)

Episode 605 ~ The Lord has broken down the wall or barrier that would attempt to prevent you from being in Him. You've been given legal ground, and standing, and authority in the Name of the Lord. You have already received rights and benefits and blessings. Being Kingdom heirs and Kingdom citizens, you get to choose or remember to enforce the rights that we (you) have; not taking it by self vengeance or violence, but by going to using our words to be consistent with what God's Word says, in our prayer line, to petition the Kingdom on our own behalf when our rights are being violated and to bind into loose to bind the adversary and can and lose the Holy Spirit to come into the situation and help on our behalf. We have to speak up and say something when our rights are attempting to be violated.

Ephesians | Chapter 2:1-13 Pt. IV (Growing in Faith as we Fulfill His Plan on Earth)

Episode 604 ~ The Lord's given each one of us a role. He's given each of each of you are role and a part in what He's doing on this earth. There is much work to be done for the kingdom. So, seek the Lord on what is your role; and then, how to fulfill it. You can't fulfill it on your own. You have to ask him how you go about doing that. Also, seek the Lord get his guidance, wisdom, instruction, and knowledge. He'll give you the understanding that you need, He will direct your steps; and use that to grow your Faith.

Ephesians | Chapter 2:1-13 Pt. III (Letting the Lord Direct Your Steps)

Episode 603 ~ Jesus wasn't just perfect because He wanted to be he was perfect because he listened to God. And the Lord is perfect. Jesus, even though He is God, still had to listen to the Holy Spirit to maintain and walk the course that had been set before Him in His earthly ministry. As The Lord is Our God, let's allow the Lord to guide our steps and direct us on how to do the things He has predestined for each one to do.

Ephesians | Chapter 2:1-13 Pt. II (Stop Sinning; then Blaming God)

Episode 602 ~ People blame the Lord all the time, which is then why we need to forgive the Lord; as well as ask for forgiveness. Not because He's done anything wrong, but because your heart is, or was, against Him. If you can be honest before your Lord and Savior; be honest with yourself about you. Now you have power to rule over those situations and go, I was upset with you Lord, I'm sorry; You didn't do anything wrong. That is forgiveness; and let it go.

Ephesians | Chapter 2:1-13 Pt. I (You have been Set Free)

Episode 601 ~ The Lord Jesus Christ was the sacrifice that redeemed us from death, sin, and the curse. We have the choice to return to our inheritance to turn back to the Lord, to come back to what He has for us, or we can choose to remain a slave to sin.

Ephesians | Chapter 1:15-23 Pt. I (Prayer for Spiritual Understanding)

Episode 600 ~ If you search the Scriptures with a mindset of I'm going to prove myself right - You're going to fail, and you won't gain any truth or life out of it. But, if you search the Scriptures with the mindset and the heart towards God of; Lord, teach me. Show me Your truth. I believe You and I will let You be the first, middle and final authority in my life. And, I will make Your Word my foundation, Your thought process will become my thought process. Your ways will now become my ways; and I will think and act like you do, instead of trying to convert it and attempt to make you act like me, God. If you have that attitude, your time and the word of God will be so fruitful. Your understanding will increase; and you will mature and the things of God.

Ephesians | Chapter 1:1-14 Pt. III (The Will of God)

Episode 599 ~ The Lord has a destiny track for you, for your life; just like He had for Paul - Even when Paul was Saul. And, the key there is the Will of God. This is key because what the Lord's Will is, has been often misunderstood. The Lord's Will is His plan, is His purpose, is His Covenant - the Plumb Line that extends throughout the entirety of Scripture.

Ephesians | Chapter 1:1-14 Pt. II (Righteousness in Christ Jesus)

Episode 598 ~ We are made the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. The fact that we have come under the blood of Jesus makes us righteous, because that's the way God has set it up; we don't earn righteousness. Scripture talks about Abraham, he believed God and it was accounted to him for righteousness. So he believed God and his faith was driven demonstrated by obeying what God told him to do. That's what God is looking for from us.

Ephesians | Chapter 1:1-14 Pt. I (Redeemed & Sealed by Christ Jesus)

Episode 597 ~ These are foundational truths that the Believer can rest his or her life on; and understand that this is indeed what happened when we came into Jesus Christ. What Holy Spirit is doing is guiding us into all truth and showing us things to come; comforting us, disclosing what belongs to the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ to us, teaching us what we need to know. The Lord's also done something else to us, spiritually; which is sealed us and placed a guarantee on us, so that He will get us from this natural life into eternity with Him.

Ephesians | Introduction & Overview

Episode 596 ~ We are in a season where the Lord is taking those that made their decision for Him; and He is building up strong men and women of faith. Training and equipping them with His wisdom, knowledge, counsel, might, fear of the Lord, and with understanding; to function together as His Body - His End-Times Army - carrying out His Will on the earth, as in Heaven.

Acts | Wrap-up and Ministry Update

A DAY OF PRAYER's Morning Bible Study, Book of Acts conclusion; and Ministry Update for May 2023

Acts | Chapter 28 Pt. III (Staying Steadfast to the Lord’s Plan)

Morning Bible Study ~ Paul is acknowledging that ultimately, the reason why he's here in this way is because that's how the Lord wanted him to go. It wasn't just the Lord's plan on making Paul go there peacefully, and now Paul has to go bound; but that was the plan all along. And that's something we have to be conscious of - People cannot disrupt the work the Lord and His working in our own lives. The only people who can do that it is ourselves; It's not someone else has caused me to sin. We have to ask ourselves, are we truly listening to him? Are we truly listening to Holy Spirit in our lives? Have we fully committed to following his plan? Or are we trying to pick pieces and parts of it that we like?

Acts | Chapter 28 Pt. II (The Lord is Intentional)

Morning Bible Study ~ God is intentional. Even though it looks like the wind is blowing about, God is not being blown about; He's about His business. He is a gracious Lord and Savior. He is merciful and He's good to all. He doesn't indulge us when we were being ungodly. Just because He's gracious does not mean He's winking at our sin. But, He does give us a chance to come to the knowledge of Him before the penalty of sin reaches its fullness; so we can have a chance to turn to Him.

Acts | Chapter 28 Pt. I (Letting the Lord Establish You)

Morning Bible Study ~ The Lord's always looking to establish us with His best; and that's exactly what happened here. While they [Paul's captors and the people on the island of Malta] perceived Paul a certain way; but then the Lord moves and works through him through his servant to provide them with the opportunity to receive Christ as their Lord and Savior, as well as their healing. Just as the Lord established His servant in this situation; He'll do the same with you, If you will let Him.

Acts | Chapter 27 Pt. IV (God’s Looking for His Servant so He can Show Himself Strong)

Morning Bible Study ~ Scripture says the Lord's looking for someone to whom he can show Himself strong on their behalf; but also on on the behalf of others. We are we are called to be intercessory prayer for all the nations. Not just your own household, not just your church building or brick and mortar structure and the people within it, but His Body; His Bride and on behalf of all who are afar off.

Acts | Chapter 27 Pt. III (Saving the Lost)

Morning Bible Study ~ Paul was walking in the love of Jesus Christ, understanding the heart and the plan of God; but also his role in the situation. God will oftentimes plant us somewhere in the midst of unbelievers, because God wants to save them. The Lord puts His servant in place, so His man could call on His Lord, His God; and His God could come in and deliver the whole lot of them.

Acts | Chapter 27 Pt. II (Holding Fast to Our Faith, Confessing His Word)

Morning Bible Study ~ See what the Lord is able to do when His man or woman is on the scene; and His man or woman continues in faith. In this process, you see Paul's faith at work. He had to apply what he believed in his heart, and speak with his mouth what the Lord had spoken. Paul was putting into practice, here, the same concepts of faith; the same truth or process of faith that we have to today.

Acts | Chapter 27 Pt. I (Keeping Your Faith Active, After Choosing the Lord’s Will)

Morning Bible Study ~ Paul had already decreed, declared, and appealed to Caesar to ensure that he would get there; remaining in the Lord's plan the whole way. Now he has to continue to keep his faith active and move forward. Still being led by the Lord he couldn't check out and to remain as he has this whole time in his life; after actually acknowledging Jesus as the Christ. You've seen his heart and his mindset has remained in steadfastness to the Lord; to continue to push through. With his faith remaining active; being in tune with Holy Spirit's leading and guiding.

Acts | Chapter 26 Pt. IV (Be Like Christ)

Morning Bible Study ~ The Apostle Paul often exhorted others to follow the example of Christ, just like He was doing; staying on the Lord's heels. He followed the Lord; walking with Him through the highs and lows, and the ups and downs. Staying the course, so much so that the same markings that were on Christ would be in him; as Paul desired the same life and fellowship that Christ had with the Heavenly Father would be found in him also.

Acts | Chapter 26 Pt. III (We are Accountable to what the Lord said to Us)

Morning Bible Study ~ We are accountable for what that says to us. God will never be upset with you if you stay with what He told you to do. But, if you choose to follow what somebody else said, even if they claim He told them and/or He didn't confirm it with you, then you're accountable to Him still for what He said to you.

Acts | Chapter 26 Pt. II (Remaining In-Step with the Lord)

Morning Bible Study ~ What did Moses say to Joshua; why are you jealous for my sake? I wish that they all would prophesy; that they all would hear from the Lord for themselves and speak or do what the Lord is giving and commanding them to speak and do in the same manner - That's for everyone. So you have that opportunity as well. It means that you're not excluded from hearing the voice of the Lord for yourself. And, that you also have opportunity to speak and to do the things that the Lord has predestined for you to do; at the appropriate time, and in the appropriate manner or way which the Lord wants them spoken and or carried out. So it's for all of us; however, that only comes as a result of remaining in step with the Lord, with Holy Spirit's leading.

Acts | Chapter 26 Pt. I (What has the Lord done in Your Life?)

Morning Bible Study ~ The Apostle Paul gave an account of his whole life; How he was living and growing up. He discussed what happened that led to this conversion; how Paul has carried and conducted himself, and walked in faith in the Lord. Again, not a trial; Paul's having a conversation with people who wanted to see him and hear what he had to say. So there's significantly important opportunity for Paul, but also for those around him. And, it's no different than those that have the relationship with the Lord when they share their testimony; as much insight and wisdom and knowledge that can be gleaned about our Lord and what He does in and through a person, the change that He brings, that cannot be replicated or duplicated anywhere else.

Acts | Chapter 25 Pt. IV (The Promise is for You, Your Children, and All)

Morning Bible Study ~ This isn't a trial for Paul, this is an opportunity to freely discuss the Lord to these individuals. Now, it's important as part of the promise. This is the same promise the Apostle Peter is talking about, when he exhorts everyone to repent and be baptized, every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the Holy Spirit. He then continues to say this promise belongs to you and your children and all who are a far off to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself. Will you receive the promise.

Acts | Chapter 25 Pt. III (Being Steadfast in Righteousness)

Morning Bible Study ~ We have to be steadfast in what we believe not because being steadfast in what is righteous; steadfast in what the Lord has been telling us. Paul is not doing that. He's steadfast in what he believes and knows the truth of God is; and has not allowed other people to come and twist or manipulate it, and take what he knows to be right. He understands that it's better to serve God and to lose his life, than to try to serve himself and possibly gain it; but in the end, lose it for eternity.

Acts | Chapter 25 Pt. II (Getting to the Core Issue; Fulfilling Our Role)

Morning Bible Study ~ The Lord always ministers to the root, or core, of the issue. What we like tend to think the issue is, is often only a symptom of the actual issue. The Lord always addresses the root cause; in order assist you in fulfilling your role, in His Will and the destiny track Heavenly Father has for you.

Acts | Chapter 25 Pt. I (Constant Communion & Fellowship with God)

Morning Bible Study ~ Your parents can suddenly state, we're gonna go on vacation; we're gonna go to this amusement park or waterpark Well, if it's been a couple of weeks, are the children not going to ask on a daily basis if we are still going; and when are we going? Of course they're going to constantly check in. Well, it should be the same way that we operate with our Heavenly Father; constantly checking in, and not demanding when but but asking, is this still the plan? Has it changed? Watching and asking; what do I have to change, or do, or say? That's how children are with their natural parents. Well, we're God's children, if He is in fact our God. He's our Heavenly Father, and we're His children. And He tells us to come to Him as a little child. So, this is the type of relationship, and the structure, that the Lord created and desired for us to have with Him. In the same way we know that God is instructing Paul, and Paul is still continuing steadfastly in communion and fellowshi…

Acts | Chapter 24 Pt. IV (Choosing Righteousness)

Morning Bible Study ~ Paul had to say no, I will not pay a breath for two solid years. He did not pay a bribe to save his own life because he trusted in the Lord chose to trust to all say in this way, chose to submit his wills eradicate self will to do the Lord's will and trust that the Lord with His plan and His purposes, Paul knew he was to go to Rome. He didn't know exactly what was going to happen in Rome, as far as who he was going to minister to. The Lord kept providing all these opportunities for Paul to preach and teach the gospel along the journey. And what does he teach about; righteousness, self control, and judgment. All the things we are teaching and preaching today. This is this is right says Seek first the kingdom and his righteousness. This is what it looks like and how you apply it to your daily life. Paul is preaching and teaching those things; while at the same time demonstrating righteousness and self control by not exercising the option to pay a bribe to remove hi…

Acts | Chapter 24 Pt. III (Recognizing God’s Hand in the Situation)

Morning Bible Study ~ It's important for us to recognize what the Lord is providing and doing with His hand in the situation. In verse 24, he talks about how Felix would come with his wife, as she's an important figure; not just because she is Jewish, she was also the daughter of King Agrippa - one of Caesars top generals. So, seeds are already been planted here, not just for Agrippa and eventually Caesar; but for the whole family, because that's how the Lord works. Let's get to a place where we are able to understand how the Holy Spirit's moving and all He's saying, coming into alignment with His plan; and giving Him thanks.

Acts | Chapter 24 Pt. II (No One and Nothing Can Stop the Lord’s Plan)

Morning Bible Study ~ Here's the core of everything - God is our God, and we are His people. The God had Father, Son, Holy Spirit, yes. And then he's saying, we also believe at the core, this very thing, that there is a resurrection. And that is, you know, because our faith, hope, and trust is in the Lord God or the Godhead in full; Father, Son, Holy Spirit, and the redemptive work of Christ. Right. We have this, is what Paul is saying. The difference is allowing the Holy Spirit to lead us in how it's carried out. But he's (Paul) saying at the core, we're the same; so understand that in full and don't allow the enemy to come in and create or cause division.

Acts | Chapter 24 Pt. I (Come Truthfully Before the Lord)

Morning Bible Study ~ We are approaching God trying to cover whatever it was that we did, whether it you know, like a sim or something. When we come to Him come truthful. He already knows what what happened; so the the best thing is to come with honesty, demonstrating that you truly have repented of sin and you're not trying to get one over on Him. The Lord has shown me that we need a watch for that today because it can be very easy and it is very easy for people to blame someone instead of examining ourselves and asking the Lord to show me how I can avoid sin from this point forward.

Acts | Chapter 23 Pt.VI (Holy Spirit’s Moving)

Morning Bible Study ~ We have to fulfill the role the Lord is put into our hands. That's what He wants us to do. We don't generate what our own part is. We receive that from the Lord; and then we have to carry it out with the help that the Holy Spirit provides. We have to learn to recognize Holy Spirit; learn His voice, His prompting, and His guiding.

Acts | Chapter 23 Pt.V (The Consistency in the Lord’s Ways)

Morning Bible Study ~ In our relationship with the Holy Spirit, we should be listening for his specific voice, not just something that tells us to do what we feel is right or what we think is right; because we know the devil comes as an angel of light. He always brings about peace; a peace beyond understanding. So there was 40 people set out to kill or eliminate Paul. And there was clearly a lot of unrest going on in Jerusalem. But did that not while a between the time and you could say mass amount of troops of soldiers that were prepared to do battle to protect the transport of Paul to another area right which to provide safety in someone's and, you know, bring peace to the to the to Jerusalem? The Lord orchestrated troops of soldiers that were prepared to do battle to protect the transport of Paul. Now, Felix the governor has more troops there and instructions is as a complete understanding of the situation at hand. So he can carry and conduct himself accordingly and provide peace,…

Acts | Chapter 23 Pt. IV (Carrying Out the Lord’s Plan)

Morning Bible Study ~ You have been given the same opportunity or opportunities to exercise your faith and demonstrate your obedience to the Lord and His plan. Also, rest assured the Lord said what He said. He's still going to bring it to pass whether you choose to do your part or you don't. Those mentioned in Scripture, had to walk through their life just like we do today. And as they listened to God, that inspiration of the Holy Spirit, they were in the right place at the right time; according to his pre-purposed plan, or destiny track, for them.

Acts | Chapter 23 Pt. III (Will You Choose to Remain with the Lord?)

Morning Bible Study ~ Realize that God always upholds His Word and the vessels that He chooses. He knows what He's doing for and in those people; and that He wants to give everyone an opportunity to come to Him. Our business is to keep our eyes on the Lord and He chooses the vessels he wants to use, when He wants to use them for His Glory. We have to choose Him; and choose to remain with Him, demonstrated by obedience to the Lord.

Acts | Chapter 23 Pt. II (Seek to be Righteous, not Right)

Morning Bible Study ~ Jesus didn't come to, to just prove out that he was right from the beginning. He always sought to be righteous. In a similar manner Paul is still trying to not be right, but live righteously in this situation. Let's understand that as our mindset, to be righteous; not to be right but to be righteous and pleasing to our Heavenly Father.

Acts | Chapter 23 Pt. I (Giving Place to the Holy Spirit)

Morning Bible Study ~ When you look at the argument in this situation, it wasn't just a back and forth exchange of words fight, if you will. They were so in opposition to each other, and just willing to fight and be violent that they were willing to pull Paul into pieces. Instead of reacting or responding in our flesh, just giving, giving the Holy Spirit the opportunity to respond. We always have time to hear from him. Nothing is so, so urgent that we can't hear His voice; because, Jesus is the light, and His light is the life of men. So since that's the case, we always have time, and we need to make time to hear His voice, because not even death can stand up to Him.

Acts | Chapter 22 Pt. IV (Do Not Fear rejection from Man)

Morning Bible Study ~ We cannot put our faith, our hope, our trust in humanity; in human nature. Paul was literally a citizen of both groups [Jews & Rome]. But both groups here are rejecting Him. Now, yes, the Romans are afraid because they found that after the fact that this is not how we treat one of our own citizens. It's similar to what we saw in Christ; Who is our pattern example, literally lived out His whole time on Earth in excellence, being faithful in all of the Lord's House. And, that's the example we should follow.

Acts | Chapter 22 Pt. III (The Lord’s Leading is Not a Suggestion)

Morning Bible Study ~ The Lord's instruction is not a suggestion. He gives it so you would have more understanding about His heart, His ways, and how to actually walk with Him. As we are coming into maturity in Him, let's get away From the tendency to think that's a nice suggestion; or, You're [The Lord] telling me about an option that I can take, but it's not really what I need to do. God's instruction always directs us to His best.

Acts | Chapter 22 Pt. II (Choose the Path of Righteousness)

Morning Bible Study ~ You have the choice, to take the Lord's path which is straight; it's narrow, but it's straight. The Lord's path is a path of righteousness. And, you can choose that path in and for your life; the Destiny track the Lord has had planned for you from before the foundation of the world. Or, the path that ends in destruction.

Acts | Chapter 22 Pt. I (Ensure You’re Not on the Wrong Side of Prophecy)

Morning Bible Study ~ Sin nature thinks it can force God into accepting something less than, or lower than, what He already said. Attempting to first remove the standard; before secondly to replace the standard. Nevertheless, God is not going to be swayed from His purpose. He's not going to be overthrown by anyone or anything, ever. So, let's unify with Him in righteousness; because, only what He said will stand.

Acts | Chapter 21 Pt. VIII (True Understanding Comes From Relationship)

Morning Bible Study ~ When Jesus came into and began His earthly ministry, He did a lot of correcting of the things and the ideas that the Jews thought were right. There was much misunderstanding about what was actually contained in the scriptures, and what God desires from His people. There is no wisdom, or understanding, or counsel against the Lord. It's not just having knowledge of the Lord; it's about having relationship with the Father, through His Son Jesus the Christ. Take the time an opportunity to have an experience with Jesus to get to know Him and who He is; His nature, His character, His attributes. Learn from Him concerning what He actually actually thinks about you, and how much He actually loves you.

Acts | Chapter 21 Pt. VII (Do Not Compromise Your Faith)

Morning Bible Study ~ Do not compromise for the Lord; don't be drawn away. If or when you compromise, ultimately what happens, whether it's for a person or for yourself; compromising your faith in any way ultimately leads you away from the Lord. Let's humble ourself before the Hand of Almighty God and cast all our cares upon Him; submitting to God, resisting the devil, remaining steadfast in our Faith.

Acts | Chapter 21 Pt. VI (Cooperating & Participating with the Lord’s Plan)

Morning Bible Study ~ In order to fully participate or cooperate with the Lord, and His plan, and what He's doing; we have to put the entirety of our faith, hope, and trust in the Lord. You cannot put your faith your hope your trust in people, and expect God's results. Your faith has to be completely, entirely, and only in the Lord.

Acts | Chapter 21 Pt. V (Faith Works through Love)

Morning Bible Study ~ It's impossible to have our faith fully active and working when we are disregarding the love of God, because that is what makes our faith powerful. Walk fully in the love of God, because with God all things are possible.

Acts | Chapter 21 Pt. IV (Being Perfected as We Mature in Christ)

Morning Bible Study ~ Each one every one of us, every person and part of the body of Christ is still being perfected; is still being refined, is still learning, is still growing, is still maturing in the Lord and in the things of the Lord. We have not yet arrived; so let's continue to work out our soul salvation.

Acts | Chapter 21 Pt. III (Keep Walking by Holy Spirit’s Leading)

Morning Bible Study ~ If we want to see Christ-like results in our walk and ministry before the Lord, then we must do things the same way Jesus did - Totally dependent on the Father through Holy Spirit's leading. If we will be willing to do His Will, then He is responsible for the outcome; and it will bring Him glory, while also bringing peace to the situation.

Acts | Chapter 21 Pt. II (Early Indications & Warnings to God’s Perfect Will)

Morning Bible Study ~ The Lord is the One who set up all the lives, all the courses, all the journeys; He's made them intersect when and where He determined them to be before the foundation of the earth were set. He knew where the Apostle Paul would be, He (The Lord] knew when they would be there, He knew what stage they would be at, and what they would need to have as closure or fulfillment to finish their leg of the journey. And, He's already planned everything out for each of our lives. If we will walk in the perfect will of God everything will be done right, righteously, completely, and thoroughly. And, the Lord will truly be glorified.

Acts | Chapter 21 Pt. I (Letting Everything Pass Before the Lord)

Morning Bible Study ~ Let everything pass by before the Lord; whatever He says about it, that's what it is. Paul describes what Holy Spirit ministered to his [Paul's] spirit as, being obligated to go to Jerusalem. While Paul didn't know the specifics of what exactly would happen; he knew in his spirit man, that that's where he was supposed to go. Even when someone else came to him with a word telling Paul, he was not supposed to go. He had to run things by the Lord and stand fast in what the Lord told Paul, he was supposed to do.

Acts | Chapter 20 Pt. XII (Being in the Moment & Season with God)

Morning Bible Study ~ We have opportunity to examine ourselves and ensure we are in time, in step, and in season with the Lord; and, who He has around this for His purposes. Both, now and in the season ahead.

Acts | Chapter 20 Pt. XI (Being Satisfied with Giving to the Lord)

Morning Bible Study ~ The Apostle Paul did what the Lord put on his heart to do, concerning his provisions and his needs, which was to work; and then when people did were moved by the Lord to contribute to him financially or in whatever way he was grateful for it and he appreciated it. But, he didn't make that something that he expected people to do for him. He was appreciative. He was grateful. He realized that it came from the Lord; but also he realized this is what the Lord wanted him to do, freely give to others as Paul had freely received from the Lord.

Acts | Chapter 20 Pt. X (Stepping Up in Maturity)

Morning Bible Study ~ Paul's describing to those he has discipled, they need to become more pressing in their own in their own walk with the Lord; meaning that Paul was no longer going to be there to save them or to do everything for them, but they had to mature in their own understanding and their own ideas and step into the role that was being vacated by Paul. He set up at a church a structure as he received it through the Lord. And elders were appointed, they have already been selected, and they've already been charged or commissioned to do the work underneath the Lord. I'm not your your link to the Lord. You're not underneath me in this. You're doing this unto the Lord; which I think is commendable. Because even today, we often see the reverse of that many times. The Lord is the One that gives authority. He's the One that sets and establishes; and we answer to Him alone for what we do or don't do.

Acts | Chapter 20 Pt. IX (Give No Place for the Enemy)

Morning Bible Study ~ We have to be steadfast and firm in our own faith before we can try to lead others or expect to do any good in a situation. And, all the Apostle Paul continues to talk about this in his own life saying, I have done nothing evil to you. I have not fallen prey to the adversary. I have not done anything that's not becoming of Christ; but I've done everything exactly as the Lord has told me to do it. And, I continue to do so. And now Paul's exhorting them to do this as well; to pay attention so they don't fall into the trap of the adversary themselves.

Acts | Chapter 20 Pt. VIII (Will We Heed the Warnings; Applying God’s Instruction to Our Lives)

Morning Bible Studies ~ The Lord is the One that structures, and has structured, His House and His Body as He designed it. So we have to, everyone has to, get to a place where they can function they can operate as He purposed. The training the instruction, the guidance, the wisdom, knowledge that's been passed on to everyone must actually be applied to you life and continually demonstrated; daily. In essence Paul is saying, I've done everything that's required of me to do as it pertains to you. You have what you need. Now the question for them as as well as for us; will we do it? Will we take those words; will we heed the warnings and apply them to our lives?

Acts | Chapter 20 Pt. VII (Receiving All the Lord has Purposed for Us)

Morning Bible Study ~ We all have a destiny track to walk before the Lord, with many also intersections and people that are impacted along the way. If they had have missed something Holy Spirit was leading them to, how many lives would have not had the same impact? Or, would have missed out on something key because they didn't receive what they were supposed to; or what the Lord had purposed and planned for them to receive. And, where He's purposed of you to be used to aid in someone else receiving something they need for their destiny track; let's ensure we receive all the Lord has purposed for us to receive from Him, for the destiny track for our life.

Acts | Chapter 20 Pt. VI (Holy Spirit helps Us Glorify God by doing His Will)

Morning Bible Study ~ Paul is mirroring the actions, the attitudes, the behavior found in Jesus, the Christ by going not my will but Your will to accomplish your plans and purpose. Regardless of what it looks like, regardless of what it feels like, or what emotions it elicits from my natural body. By the time we get to this point, Paul had clearly been tried by fire, as he writes about in other letters are each one's work will be tested by fire and what remains right no receiver award for; so he's been tried by a fire in every place. Demonstrating he will do the will of the Lord; and not to depart from the path, and the course, or the Destiny track that the Lord has for his life, glorifying the Father.

Acts | Chapter 20 Pt.V (God Loves Everyone Equally)

Morning Bible Study ~ The Lord loves everyone equally; and He's demonstrating that love by doing also the impossible, raising them from the dead. He's ready, willing and able to do what's needed to show Himself strong even to the point of raising us up from the dead.

Acts | Chapter 20 Pt. IV (Desiring to Remain in the Lord’s Presence)

Morning Bible Study ~ There is such a thing as wanting to be the presence of the Lord so much that you're willing to stay there to the absolute last moment that you can; versus going let me prepare a place for myself. All these great moves of God, or revivals, broke out in various places when everybody wanted to remain in the Lord's Presence; each person for themself desired to be in His presence above everything else.

Acts | Chapter 20 Pt. III (Relying on God’s Perfect Will)

Morning Bible Study ~ Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the fullness the Godhead, never is duped; never misunderstands, never misses a beat, is never late, never fails, and is the only source of Truth. Everything including what to say, what to do, how to say it, when to say it, and how do it in perfection; is contained within His Perfect Will.

Acts | Chapter 20 Pt. II (Operating in Victory)

Morning Bible Study ~ The victory has already been won for us by Christ Jesus. But it doesn't mean that we just lay down and go to sleep; and, it doesn't mean that we forfeit by quitting either. We are called to enforce His Victory. So, if we want to operate in victory, then we have to do it His Way.

Acts | Chapter 20 Pt. I (Cultivating and Demonstrating Maturity)

Morning Bible Study ~ Even the most mature person on the face of the planet, has to be cultivated. You have to allow the Lord to train you. Even Jesus, yes He was God Almighty, God in the flesh; still learned obedience through His suffering. He learned to trust God; the maturity in Him still had to be cultivated because if it weren't, He would have fallen. Let's allow the Lord to cultivate us completely.

Acts | Chapter 19 Pt. IX (Running the Race Set before Us)

Morning Bible Study ~ The Lord sent Paul other laborers in the ministry to help build up and encourage all those Paul was discipling and building up; so that even when he was done, and completed the work, and had run the race and finished in excellent the Lord gave him to do, they could carry on and continue the work as the Lord was leading them. Just as they had been taught; and just as Christ taught his disciples. This is no different today. We must run the race the Lord has for us; which includes discipling future generations to follow the Lord and complete the work the Lord has destined for them in the Kingdom of Heaven.

Acts | Chapter 19 Pt. VIII (Submitting to the Lord’s Authority, Depending on His Grace)

Morning Bible Study ~ We need to examine where we are in our walk with the Lord; so we can come away from those things that don't reflect God's Nature, Character, and Attributes and align ourselves to God or fine tune our alignment with Him.

Acts | Chapter 19 Pt. VII (Aligning the Desires of Our Heart with the Lord’s Will)

Morning Bible Study ~ When we agree to do the Will of our Heavenly Father, as though it were our own will and that is our focus; he Lord will give that put desires in our heart, so we have no doubt that the Lord said here's My plan for you.

Acts | Chapter 19 Pt. VI (The Inward Peace of God Guides Us in His Will)

Morning Bible Study ~ Everything that we need is included in Jesus. As long as your heart is pure towards Him and you love God, not inserting anything else in His rightful place, then the Lord is truly is your God; you have nothing to be concerned about. Remain focused on Him and His Righteousness; He will provide all your needs.

Acts | Chapter 19 Pt. V (Grace Received by Faith)

Morning Bible Study ~ Because of the Heavenly Father's Love, He poured out His Grace; which we receive through the measure of Faith that our Heavenly Father also gave us in advance. Just so we could receive His Gift(s).

Acts | Chapter 19 Pt. IV (True Identity is Only in Christ)

Morning Bible Study ~ Our true Identity and lineage can only come from Christ, when we choose to enter into Covenant relationship with Him; He is our God, and we are His people. He is the mold which we were made from. Enter into true covenant relationship with Him; becoming a new creation and having an identity that comes from the Lord today.

Acts | Chapter 19 Pt. III (The Name of Jesus Does the Works)

Morning Bible Study ~ It is to the Name of Jesus, that every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that He is Lord. Jesus is the One that defeated sin and death. Jesus is the One that gave those in relationship with Him, power and authority to do many miracles in His Name.

Acts | Chapter 19 Pt. II (God’s doing His Part; Let’s Continue to Fulfill Our Role)

Morning Bible Study ~ The first church faced incredible opposition, obstacles, and persecution; at an even greater level than some have yet faced. Even in all of this, God is pouring out Holy Spirit on all flesh; just as He promised. Let's fulfill the role and purpose He's given you, in the destiny track He designed for your life and calling.

Acts | Chapter 19 Pt. I (Being Like Our Heavenly Father)

Morning Bible Study ~ Jesus stated he didn't say anything except what the Heavenly Father said; or do anything unless the Heavenly Father did it. Nothing of His own initiative. Let's get to that same place in our spiritual life and walk; so our Heavenly Father will be glorified in us.

Acts | Chapter 18 Pt. VI (Who the Lord Qualifies)

Morning Bible Study ~ We must live in the Love of God, fulfilling the Love Commandment; not judging others. Because, judging by natural / fleshly / carnal ways is always a means to disqualify another. The Lord qualifies whom the Lord Qualifies; and He, the Righteous Judge, knows the thoughts and intentions of each one's heart.

Acts | Chapter 18 Pt.V (When We put Christ at the Helm)

Morning Bible Study ~ When we talk about the Word of God, it's not just recounting stories or just observing what other people do; it is holding the mirror in front of our face so we can examine ourselves and structure our lives for our lives, to get our lives going in the direction that the Lord wants it to go. So when we stay with our Heavenly Father, we can receive that well done, My good and faithful servant; enter into My rest.

Acts | Chapter 18 Pt. IV (The Seeds Being Sown)

Morning Bible Study ~ When the Lord taps us on the shoulder and trying to impart change and grow through our life. And if we refuse, we're allowing that seed of the Word to be stolen; and that light that he's bringing to be stifled in our own life. If I need to correct something, He's telling me for my own benefit. And likewise in our lives, He's telling us because it helps our life now; and because he knows we specifically need it.

Acts | Chapter 18 Pt. III (Being Sensitive to the Moving of Holy Spirit)

Morning Bible Study ~ Requires us to be constantly continually listening to him through Holy Spirit, being led, guided by Him in what to say and what to do, how to say it, and when to do it. As we've been studying Acts, we see Paul, brings everything to Lord in prayer. And, we also see the consistency with our Lord and Savior. We need to be like become like Him, conformed to the image of Jesus to Christ; with the same consistency and faithfulness of just being focused on just doing His Will. The Father's Will in everything, as Holy Spirit leads us; putting it above our own.

Acts | Chapter 18 Pt. II (Persisting in Doing the Lord’s Will)

Morning Bible Study ~ What does our Lord and Savior say if we cease focusing on Him and living our life to do His Will; and instead transition to being that of what's trendy, and pleasing, and in a crowd, and become men pleasers? That's all a loss; because, when we come before the judgment seat, and the Lord examines our works; the works that are done out of the flesh will not remain there'll be burned up by fire. But, the works that are done according to the Spirit of the Living God, those will remain; and for those we will be rewarded.

Acts | Chapter 18 Pt. I (Being Led in the Perfect Will of God)

Morning Bible Study ~ One of the roles of Holy Spirit is to make sure that we are walking in Will of God; especially when we've purposed in our heart to do so. Holy Spirit wasn't forcing Paul to go and preach in the synagogue. He was giving Paul the option of operating in line with the Will of God, by going to preach in the synagogue; in order to present others with the option to receive Christ and mature in faith.

Acts | Chapter 17 Pt. X (The Lord’s Mercy)

Morning Bible Study ~ Grace is receiving the things we do not deserve and can never earn. Mercy is not receiving exactly what we deserve; which is the consequences of our actions, attitudes, and behaviors. This is what the Lord Jesus Christ demonstrated toward us. Let's be found by the Lord to be doing what Jesus instructed and demonstrated to all, especially His Disciples; by doing good to those that hate you, blessing those who curse you, and praying for those that mistreat you.

Acts | Chapter 17 Pt. IX (The Lord’s Harvest)

Morning Bible Study ~ The Lord's Harvest is ready! We, the laborers, have much work to do for the Lord, bringing in His Harvest. The Lord will strengthen us to fulfill all He has called us to do; so He will be glorified.

Acts | Chapter 17 Pt. VIII (Being Instant in Season and Out of Season)

Morning Bible Study ~ The Apostle Paul demonstrates to us how to redeem the time; ensuring not one second goes to waste, but all is used for the Kingdom of Heaven. Even after escaping from the latest bout of persecution, while awaiting for his brothers in Christ to join him, Paul engages the culture in every area of their daily life and at every societal level; teaching and preaching to them about Jesus the Christ.

Acts | Chapter 17 Pt. VII (What are You Practicing?)

Morning Bible Study ~ The things we practice, or make a habit of, are the things that become our go to when it's time to function. Jesus addressed this during His earthly ministry, mentioning those who practiced lawlessness. So, examine yourself before the Lord; to see if you have set up a structure or pattern in your life that helps reinforce your choice to live holy before the Lord; by practicing righteousness and doing justice.

Acts | Chapter 17 Pt. VI (Getting Wisdom and Understanding)

Morning Bible Study ~ After you take the time and you search out to ensure, of course the Holy Spirit confirming that it's accurate, that is accurate revelation of the interpretation of Scripture; now it's yours. And no one can take it from you; even if someone comes with a false gospel, or a different message. Now the Word is in your heart written on the tablet of your heart, and the Holy Spirit can bring it to your remembrance, no one can take that from you.

Acts | Chapter 17 Pt. V (Is Your Obedience Full?)

Morning Bible Study ~ When we talk about the Word of God, It's not just recounting stories, it's not just observing what other people do; it is holding the mirror in front of our face so we can examine ourselves and structure our lives for our lives to get our lives going in the direction that the Lord wants it to go. So when we see our Heavenly Father, we can receive that well done, my good and faithful servant.

Acts | Chapter 17 Pt. IV (The Mirror of the Word)

Morning Bible Study ~ When the Lord corrects us, it's not for any other purpose than our own benefit. If we, instead of actually reflecting on the word and looking at myself in light of the word in the scriptures and letting the Lord reveal those things that we need to deal with in our lives; it gets to a point where now we're judging others, instead of expressing or demonstrating self control and a willingness to just do the Lord's Will.

Acts | Chapter 17 Pt. III (The Obligation for the Love Commandment)

Morning Bible Study ~ Paul, Silas, and Timothy are functioning in the the "New" Commandment of Christ; to Love one another as I have loved you. That's what He meant from the beginning. Let's examine ourselves in this, and not so much the opposition that they are receiving; or that we experience. Are we fulfilling the love commandment? That should be an expectation we function in for our own life and walk before our Lord and Savior.

Acts | Chapter 17 Pt. II (We are God’s Garden)

Morning Bible Study ~ It's important for us to to know we are God's garden. And He intends for us to be good ground in every aspect and capacity of life; pursuing Him in a way that we are watchful we're not letting the adversary blind us because of our own emotions, or our own thoughts about something, or for any other reason.

Acts | Chapter 17 Pt. I (What Is at Your Core?)

Morning Bible Study ~ Rush to Jesus, and make sure that you're operating by His Spirit. Because, the Father gave us the ministry of reconciliation; He asked us to be gracious and merciful. Then He's going to guide us in that way, and he'll make sure that we're tracking with him versus being carried away by something else.

Acts | Chapter 16 Pt. IX (Aligning with the Lord’s Perfect Plan)

Morning Bible Study ~ Be willing, and desire, to just come into alignment and have The Lord's Perfect Plan for our life. Because His Perfect Plan is His best for us; and it includes our neighbors, those that He puts in front of us, being treated or cared for as ourselves.

Acts | Chapter 16 Pt.VIII (Keeping Your Confidence in the Lord)

Morning Bible Study ~ As we consider some of the "heroes" of the Faith, in those that have gone before us, these people kept the faith that was a testimony they had before the Lord; or, from the Lord about them. Also, as we look back and we study out their lives we'll discover they kept the Faith, their confidence, their trust, their love for the Lord, in Him; as an example for us, even today.

Acts | Chapter 16 Pt. VII (Moving in Opportunities Given by the Lord)

Morning Bible Study ~ Christ loves those that some consider "unlovable," and will sit in front of anyone. He is ready, willing and able, and present; to accept and receive you. To help you with whatever's going on and anything that's been bothering you. So take it to Him. Don't wait.

Acts | Chapter 16 Pt. VI (Who or What is Your Friend?)

Morning Bible Study ~ The Lord truly means what He says; and when He sews the Word, He sews it with the intention of getting a harvest. The Lord also extends His grace, His mercy; and with it evil and lies are exposed. He has already brought freedom and deliverance from sin, sickness, oppression, and [demonic] possession. The person has to want it; they must have the desire to be free from bondage in all its forms, not remain friends with it.

Acts | Chapter 16 Pt. V (Rightly Applying the Word of Truth)

Morning Bible Study ~ Jesus always corrects and is the correct application of the Word of God. That's always what He does. In Jesus' early ministry He relied on the Holy Spirit to bring the appropriate Word hat was written on the tablet of His heart, up to deal with that situation; because it was the right Word to apply there, in the right way. So as you look through the Scriptures, look with the eyes of Truth that comes from Holy Spirit; Who guides us into all Truth.

Acts | Chapter 16 Pt. IV (Remaining in the Lord’s Presence)

Morning Bible Study ~ Our Lord and Savior didn't condemn us or didn't disqualify us when from being a part of His Body when we missed the mark. He encourages, us exhorts us, admonishes us, and even at times rebukes those that needed it; all with one goal in mind and in one way, demonstrating His love towards us and then the love of our Heavenly Father. By pointing us to Himself. So, we in turn should do the same thing. Now, remain in His presence and you will not miss the mark; because, you will be focused on Him, and not your own desires.

Acts | Chapter 16 Pt. III (Trusting the Lord and His Ways)

Morning Bible Study ~ God has a perfect plan and when we just walk with Him, we trust that He is faithful to His promises; and, He will keep His Word. Holy Spirit ministers to us as He wills, and we have the inward witness of the Holy Spirit that we're to rely upon. Not what our eye see, not because something looks wrong or may even looks like it's supposed to be, not what our senses perceive; but only what the Spirit of God confirms.

Acts | Chapter 16 Pt. II (Sowing and Cultivating the Lord’s Way)

Morning Bible Study ~ Follow the Lord's plan. Because He knows all the minutiae, and reasons for why we need to do things a certain way. His plan, proceeds from His Word; and His Word never fails.

Acts | Chapter 16 Pt. I (Hearts Toward the Lord)

Morning Bible Study ~ Faith working through love; that's what the Lord is looking for. Because, in this, your obedience to what He's told you to do demonstrates your heart towards the Lord. Whether, it is truly for Him; or in opposition to Him.

Acts | Chapter 15 Pt. XII (Have You Truly Aligned Yourself with the Lord?)

Morning Bible Study ~ There's always an opportunity for us to stick to God's Will above our own will; and above the suggestions are good ideas of other people. Because you stand before Him, you're going to answer to what He told you to do, not what anybody told you to do; no matter how important in the the natural realm they may be. Your obligation, my obligation, every believers obligation is to follow the will of God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and Holy Spirit.

Acts | Chapter 15 Pt. XI (What are Our Actions Teaching Others)

Morning Bible Study ~ Teaching is not only done through the lessons and objectives we verbally declare to others; teaching is also declared through our actions. Our actions either reenforces what verbal instructions and lessons were declared; or the actions shout in opposition. In Antioch the teaching and preaching the word of the Lord with many others was prevalent. So were the disagreements between the brethren of the Faith. So now a situation exists where all these people that are now witnessing this disagreement; and what is what are they being taught as a result? And is it consistent with the teaching in the pattern example set forth in Christ? Or, is it screaming opposition?

Acts | Chapter 15 Pt. X (The Ministry of Reconciliation Stems from Love)

Morning Bible Study ~ God reconciled the world to Himself; and in His infinite wisdom, gave us the ministry of reconciliation. We then, are required to give grace when someone does something against us, and restore them in the love of God; as it is the goodness of God that draws all men to repentance.

Acts | Chapter 15 Pt. IX (The Unity of Faith and Love is Essential to the Body of Christ)

Morning Bible Study ~ When a situation that could create dissension or offense arises; let's bring it to Holy Spirit and get His judgment on the matter, in order to keep the unity of faith. When we bring it to Holy Spirit, He answers. He judges the matter and He says how He feels about it. Everybody can then come into alignment, and go forth in faith and unity with Holy Spirit.

Acts | Chapter 15 Pt. VIII (The Law of Love, Faith, and Your Destiny)

Morning Bible Study ~ Your destiny is not guaranteed. Yes, your destiny was given to you by the Lord. And, you reach it by your love for the Lord, demonstrated by your obedience to Him, which is your faith in action; doing what He says to do, when He says to do it, how He says to do it.

Acts | Chapter 15 Pt. VII (Fulfilling Your Purpose, even when Trials Arise)

Morning Bible Study ~ Each person should be submitted to the Lord, and wanting or desiring to carry out the Lord's Will; and encouraging others to do the same thing. The Word of God is the ultimate looking glass. It is the best reflection and measuring stick of who we are and where we are. So look into it often, and see yourself and how the Word has a real life application to help you today.

Acts | Chapter 15 Pt. VI (The Message of Christ is for Everyone)

Morning Bible Study ~ Nowhere in Scripture is our role to complicate matters, and try to put qualifications on other people. We're supposed to be the ones making it easier for them to follow God; because it's already hard enough with the adversary and we don't need to help him out in that area at all. What we're supposed to be doing is bringing them to the Lord, leading them to His grace and His love and His mercy, because the Lord's the only one that can fix whatever's broken.

Acts | Chapter 15 Pt. V (The Laws of God bring Liberty to Us)

Morning Bible Study ~ The Law in was always meant to point us to Jesus Christ, show us the consequences of the penalty of sin, and help us and make us realize that we cannot possibly be our own savior. We needed the Messiah to come in human form and take that burden for us. The cost is for sin is that it does produce death, and it causes eternal separation from God. The penalty of sin is way greater than what we can compare to in natural terms. When we are obedient keep God's commandments, there is liberty in that because we are not made a slave to sin. So that's how the law brings liberty, the law of God, not necessarily the Law of Moses, but the laws of God do bring liberty to us as humans, because the penalty of sin is great. When you keep His commandments, that you are made free in that regard, because you're not entangling your own self into bondage. Now, the absolute freedom comes from the blood of Jesus Christ and accepting Him as your Lord and Savior and having his blood appli…

Acts | Chapter 15 Pt. IV (What have We Done to Others?...To Christ?)

Morning Bible Study ~ Let's get to the full understanding of the knowledge of God's love, what it means and what it looks like; no doubt we will treat our fellow man, our neighbor as ourself. Because when we recognize that's a person that I'm not just treating, or talking to, or helping, or blessing that person; I'm literally given the opportunity to minister to and be a blessing to Christ. Then we'll have consistency in our lives across the board with every person we interact with.

Acts | Chapter 15 Pt. III (What is Our Heart Towards the Lord?)

Morning Bible Study ~ The Lord said they will know who's you are right by your love for one another. Not by your rank and position and authority over others. He that desires to be great must be a servant to all. If we truly make the claim that we are Christians, disciples of Christ, followers of Jesus, that we believe in Him; should we also not see the physical manifestation in our lives? Which would denote there is a difference in how we carry and conduct ourselves according to the standard and patterns set forth in Jesus.

Acts | Chapter 15 Pt. II (Do Not Participate in Breaking Apart the Body of Christ)

Morning Bible Study ~ Be aware of how the adversary attempts to utilize things to create separation, and to break into further sets and groups the Body; who Christ called into one. Let's examine ourselves and ensure we haven't exchanged the heart of God for the rules of God; because it for them it seemed to be a means of control, exacting some kind of power over someone else based on outward physical demonstrations. God looks at the heart, desiring a heart that loves Him; and because of that love, we obey His commandments. Which, can't help but be outwardly observed by others.

Acts | Chapter 15 Pt. I (Helping Others Walk in Faith, in Christ)

Morning Bible Study ~ Seek the Holy Spirit, seek the Lord. Get his thoughts on it, let it pass by before Him. What is the Lord saying? What are His thoughts and His ways? What are what is He saying? And what is He doing? And what does He then want us to say and do about it? And how does He want us to say or how does He want to and how does He want us to do? Build upon that as a structure and a pattern. Make it a habit in your life to do that. It doesn't just happen overnight. You have to make the choice that's how you will approach everything in life in the Lord.

Acts | Chapter 14 Pt. IX (Let’s Make Sure we are Moving with the Lord)

Morning Bible Study ~ Something that seems natural to us as humans, is to try to stay together and to put down roots in one place. When the Lord really wants us to have our roots in Him. Go where the Lord tells you to go, do what He tells you to do, and that's sufficient. Whatever it is, we should be doing exactly what the Lord asked us to do.

Acts | Chapter 14 Pt. VIII (Testifying of the Glorious Works of the Lord done through Us)

Morning Bible Study ~ When Paul and Barnabus returned to the Church at Antioch; they were able to report of all the incredible things the Lord did, and how God mightily used them to accomplish His purpose. This opportunity to testify of the goodness of God, also contains a built in blessing of encouraging, exhorting, and admonishing others in their most Holy Faith; and to submit every area and aspect of your life to the Lord. each testimony serves as a reminder of the Lord's power and His might; that we can use to build ourselves up in our Faith when we are facing trials and tribulation. Our God is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Acts | Chapter 14 Pt. VII (The Lord’s Direction and Guidance)

Morning Bible Study ~ In whatever you're facing, the Lord is able to do exceedingly wonderful things. And, He says so in and for your life. Let's give Him free rein and not limit Him and all He desires to accomplish in and through you. You can accomplish so much in just a moment. You know, He can show you all of creation and history in a moment; and, the plans, purpose, and destiny for your life. So you can go forward, fulfilling His plans revealed to you; glorifying Him.

Special New Year 2023 Message

Join Pastor John, Pastor Kimmesha, and family for a special New Year's "Mash-Up" episode sharing the word of the Lord for 2023. Hear what the Lord is focused on in this season; and learn about our role in fulfilling His Will.

Commit to the Call of the Lord for Your Life

Morning Bible Study Rebroadcast ~ As we prepare for the New Year, we are being led to rebroadcast timely messages to assist in walking in Faith and living victoriously in the Lord.

Obedience is Faith in Action Pt. II

Morning Bible Study Rebroadcast ~ As we prepare for the New Year, we are being led to rebroadcast timely messages to assist in walking in Faith and living victoriously in the Lord.

Obedience is Faith in Action Pt. I

Morning Bible Study Rebroadcast ~ As we prepare for the New Year, we are being led to rebroadcast timely messages to assist in walking in Faith and living victoriously in the Lord.

Operating in the Will of the Lord

Morning Bible Study Rebroadcast ~ As we prepare for the New Year, we are being led to rebroadcast timely messages to assist in walking in Faith and living victoriously in the Lord.

Understanding the Will of the Lord

Morning Bible Study Rebroadcast ~ As we prepare for the New Year, we are being led to rebroadcast timely messages to assist in walking in Faith and living victoriously in the Lord.

Celebrate Jesus the Savior!

Special Christmas Message for 2022 ~ Jesus is truly the reason for this and every season. As we rejoice in the majesty of His coming into the earth, we also look forward to His return. Join the Morning Bible Study family as we dive deeper into understanding the strength of our Deliverer, the hope we have in Him through Salvation, and taking our place in the plan of God for this time and season. Merry Christmas!

Acts | Chapter 14 Pt. VI (Being a Living Testament of the Lord)

Morning Bible Study ~ Even after being killed by those in opposition, Paul did not allow fear to set in; or stop Him from continuing to disciple those in all the places he's travelled to during this missionary journey. Doing so allows the people to acknowledge the power of the Lord; both, for those whom were preached to and those that were part of killing them. To see, and to strengthen, and encourage those that have recently come to the Faith; that the whole purpose He has us here, is to do His Will above our own. The Lord will help you accomplish it; just choose Him.

Acts | Chapter 14 Pt. V (The Lord Always Demonstrates His Desire Towards Us)

Morning Bible Study ~ The Lord comes for our good, not to condemn us. He came to deliver us from sin, sickness, disease, death, and the curse; in order to clearly hear Him and His wisdom, guidance, and instruction for you and your life. To teach you His ways, demonstrated through His acts (miracles, signs, and wonders).

Acts | Chapter 14 Pt. IV (The Goodness of the Lord)

Morning Bible Study ~ Paul and Barnabus were teaching the people who God is. His nature, His character, and His desire for them. Rightly attributing God's qualities and God's goodness to Himself, so the people can gain understanding and steward that wisdom and revelation for their own lives.

Acts | Chapter 14 Pt. III (Remaining with the Lord, Our Foundation)

Morning Bible Study ~ The works of the flesh are evident; and, when they're tested will fire, they will not remain. But, the word of the Lord is forever. So it becomes very evident, even in the moment, if we aren't following the the pattern example set forth in Christ. Christ brought everything before the Lord. He did not move, He did not act or speak unless it was what His Father was saying or do what his father was doing. So pass everything before before by in front of our Lord and Savior Jesus; to get Christs results.

Acts | Chapter 14 Pt. II (The Wheat and Tares Grow Together)

Morning Bible Study ~ We are here to make a choice. Will you choose God to be your God? Or will you serve the devil; and including him in that choice is serving yourself? It's still not serving God. God has to be our God and we have to be His people. That that's the choice the Lord is looking for; and hopes, wills, and desires that we would make. He also gave us free will to make that choice.

Acts | Chapter 14 Pt I (The Spirit Bears Witness to the Word)

Morning Bible Study ~ Let's not do anything rationally, but only when we are prompted when the Lord tells us now's the time. Now, go now say this to these people. Now do this thing, and do it in this manner. But, that comes from how we pattern our structure our lives. Do we allow the Lord to have time and opportunity and when He does speak? And, He's speaking all the time. Do we immediately hear Him, clearly hear Him, accurately hear Him; and then act on His word, applying it to our lives and walk of faith? Because that's the way we'll see the results Jesus the Christ had in His earthly ministry.

People Who Will Say Yes to the Lord

Morning Bible Study ~ The Lord is looking for people who will do His Will, placing it above their own. Why would the Lord choose people who won't do His Will? Let's continue our discussion of the podcast episode Called and Chosen; to understand the Lord's perspective and the opportunity He gives every person.

Acts | Chapter 13 Pt. XI (Called and Chosen)

Morning Bible Study ~ God is calling you saying, love Me, hey, walk with Me. I'll deliver you, I'll save you. And for the ones that He knows will say yes to Him, beyond lip service; He has assigned roles to those people, for fulfilling His plans and His purpose on the earth.

Acts | Chapter 13 Pt. X (The Word Reveals the Things We Hide Beneath the Surface)

Morning Bible Study ~ The Word of God, when it rubs up against us, brings to the surface the things that we hide underneath. In the synagogue were people walking around pretending to love God, and had everyone convinced that fact. But, when the Truth showed up, what was in their heart was exposed; because of the word of God, bringing light caused, what was in them to come to the surface. They weren't able to hide anymore.

Acts | Chapter 13 Pt. IX (We’re Here to Fulfill All the Work He Gave Us to do)

Morning Bible Study ~ Jesus kept a heart and an attitude towards God that He was willing to do what the Lord wanted, and he was not grumbling and complaining in doing it. He wasn't angry about it. He was glad to cooperate, regardless of the cost towards him. So likewise, I have to do what the Lord has for me to accomplish, in the race He's given me to run; as you, for yours. Let's run it in such a way where we fulfill all He has for us to do; receiving the prize at the end with joy and gladness.

Acts | Chapter 13 Pt. VIII (The Plans of the Lord will Always Prevail)

Morning Bible Study ~ You can create delay in your own life, based on your obedience or disobedience. You can miss God's plan for you; but, it won't stop God's overall and overarching plan, because it's on his calendar. So we have to keep in mind that there is a difference between God's sovereignty and our right to choose; and, how those play together. God doesn't have to stop one to do the other. He can do them all at the same.

Acts | Chapter 13 Pt. VII (God is God in every situation)

Morning Bible Study ~ In Christ Jesus, you see him leading as God. You see him as judge. You see him as the Prophet. You see him as the king and ruler. Just like in the Tabernacle and the Temple, how everything pointed to Jesus. Even these different facets of the Lord guiding the people. Everything is still pointing to Jesus; because we can find all of these things in Christ Jesus. He is our God. He is our judge. He is the prophet. He's the one who leads us and gives us the Word of God. And, He is our King.

Acts | Chapter 13 Pt. VI (Placing the Will of the Father Above Our Own)

Morning Bible Study ~ Because of our love for the Lord, we must demonstrate ourselves faithful,;to be obedient to all that the Lord's asked us to do. The Lord Jesus was giving The Holy Spirit with with no measurement or limit. Not because He was God, but because God could trust that Jesus was not there to do His own will. There was no part of the Messiah that was going to put the the the mission of Father God in jeopardy due to self will. Jesus said continually demonstrated over and over, He came to do the will of the Father who sent Him. That standpoint right there. That mindset that was in Jesus, qualified Him to have the Holy Spirit without limitation.

Acts | Chapter 13 Pt.V (Correcting Our Misunderstanding of the Lord)

Morning Bible Study ~ There's a lot of misconception concerning Christ; and that God being a different God, between the New Testament (e.g. A God of Grace) and Old Testament (A God of Wrath). That's why it's hard for people to connect the Scriptures. But when you see Him here, that's exactly what the apostles are doing. And, it's exactly what Jesus did during His earthly ministry. He [Jesus] gave them a correct and proper perspective of God from the beginning to present day. And thankfully, we have our brothers in Christ that have gone before us and and wrote the Word down that the Holy Spirit inspired them to do, so now we can see beginning to end; who God is, who Christ is. Christ who was, and is, and is to come. Amen.

Acts | Chapter 13 Pt. IV (Results of Being in Alignment With the Lord)

Morning Bible Study ~ When the Lord comes to you, listen from the perspective of this is your loving Father; coming to restore, coming to reward, coming to bless, coming to heal, coming to reconcile, coming to deliver, coming to save, coming to set free, coming to proclaim His glory and His goodness to you. We need to hear everything Our Heavenly Father has to say, because we know He's good; even if what He's instructing us to get something in our life, in line with His Will.

Acts | Chapter 13 Pt. III (Do Not Frustrate the Grace of God)

Morning Bible Study ~ The Lord is not fooled by temporary emotional displays. So let's not frustrate the grace of God; and do not think that we are going to keep pressing and living wickedly, and the Lord will ignore that. Because, His character and His nature does not allow for that; He's a righteous God. And He's just, and He's also the same God that said, we have a free will. If you, operating in your free will, desires to go to hell, the Lord will have to respect that. And, if your free will is to have the consequences of sin made evident in your life, He has to respect that; because He loves you, He allows you to have your choice. Choose Christ.

Acts | Chapter 13 Pt. II (What We Do Before the Lord is What He Will Judge Us On)

Morning Bible Study ~ Each person receives from the Lord based on their own works, based on their own relationship with Him; and the decisions that they make in their life. There's no group standard before God. When we stand before Him, to receive reward or judgment or any of those things, it's based on what did He tell you; or what opportunities did the Lord presented you with, and what did you do with them?

Acts | Chapter 13 Pt. I (The Fasted Life)

Morning Bible Study ~ Ultimately the purpose of fasting is to get your flesh under control, to subdue it; removing sin from our life. Removing everything that would prevent us from clearly, accurately and immediately hearing the Lord speaking to us in our life. Being so in tune to the Lord, and His Holy Spirit, that we can move immediately where He's telling us to move, go where He's telling us to go, say what He's saying to say, and doing what He's telling us to do; in the manner He's telling us to do it. This is how we see Christ's results; and do greater works.

Acts | Chapter 12 Pt. VII (Kingship: Natural vs. Divine)

Morning Bible Study ~ The Lord is saying, I have a Kingdom and it's the greatest Kingdom of all. I'm the King of kings and Lord of lords. And if you want a place and position in My kingdom, just ask; and do what I command you as your King, as your God, and as your Lord.

Happy Thanksgiving 2022

Happy Thanksgiving! Prayer and ministry updates from A DAY OF PRAYER.

Acts | Chapter 12 Pt. VI (Responding to the Lord)

Morning Bible Study ~ When we are attuned to the Holy Spirit and walking in and fellowship and communion and obedience to Him; we will sound like we have a mentor. We will be duly subjected to the divine order of God; not trying to replace God or subvert him or remove Him in any way. Remaining in our rightful place; letting God invite us, and bestow good and gracious blessings upon us.

Acts | Chapter 12 Pt. V (Having a Right Mindset towards God)

Morning Bible Study ~ We must cultivate a mindset of requiring the Lord for everything. Of being rich towards the Lord. After all, it is the lord who provides every good and perfect thing. We should be thanking and praising Him; giving Him the glory, praise, and honor due His Name.

Acts | Chapter 12 Pt. IV (Qualities of Kinship with the Lord)

Morning Bible Study ~ Believer are called to become conformed to the image of Christ. His nature, His character, and His attributes being displayed; always, and throughout every area and aspect of your life. This cannot be done by walking in the fleshly or carnal nature. The only way to fulfill this is through kinship with the Lord; by walking with the Lord and our willingness to abide with Him.

Acts | Chapter 12 Pt. III (How the Lord Chooses to do a thing, is up to Him)

Morning Bible Study ~ The Lord has a plan, which has been carried out in every exacting detail since before the foundations of the earth were laid. We must choose to come into alignment wit His plan. This is the only way we will avoid missing out on the blessings and benefits He predestined. Do not insist the Lord do things accord to your will, attempting to make things look how you imagined they would look; He only does good a perfect things.

Acts | Chapter 12 Pt. II (Being In Step with the Lord)

Morning Bible Study ~ When the Lord at the helm of my body, everything will be right. It'll be in its place, and everything will get done. Just like when we walk in the love of God. It will delve out or dispersed to everyone in every situation. was exactly right in the moment. So likewise, because these are God's things, Holy Spirit is always only going to do what's right in the moment. We, as the Body of Christ, need to be right on the heels of the Holy Spirit; going on and producing the work He wants done.

Acts | Chapter 12 Pt. I (Choosing to Hold fast to the Word of the Lord over You)

Morning Bible Study ~ The Lord said no one takes my life but I willingly laying lay it down and we have that same authority in him. The adversary does not have a right to touch us to kill our physical body. So what that means is and what the Lord related to me was when Paul was talking and he said, whether it's better for me to be present with you, or present with the Lord. In other words Paul was still deciding on that. The Lord gives us a choice in the matter. Peter, in this instance, had a prophetic word concerning his life; and he stood on the Word of the Lord for himself in faith, and was delivered.

Acts | Chapter 11 Pt. V (Demonstrating Our Love to the Lord)

Morning Bible Study ~ As the Holy Spirit fills us up, we'll see the mind of Christ also come forward in us. When we agree and join our faith to cooperate with the work of the Holy Spirit, we will begin to act and walk and think and see; just like Christ does. In his demonstration Barnabas was seeing Saul according to the Spirit; according to the new man, the new creation that he was in Christ Jesus. Treating him not as though he [Saul] was still in a carnal person or according to the flesh. Barnabas didn't treat him according to the flesh, but He treated Saul according to the Spirit according to Christ; Christ's opinion of him and the reconciliation Saul had received through believing in Christ Jesus. That's how we should all behave; and that's also a metric.

Acts | Chapter 11 Pt. IV (The Leading of Holy Spirit)

Morning Bible Study ~ The Believers were first called Christians in Antioch. The people in Antioch were the first to state these people are like Jesus the Christ. They are like the Messiah; they walk, talk like Him, they reflect His nature, character and attributes in every aspect of their lives. And it's not something that you generate on your own. This comes from God; agreeing with Him and allowing yourself to be led by Him.

Acts | Chapter 11 Pt. III (The God Kind of Love)

Morning Bible Study ~ How are we conducting our own walk in the Lord?. Are we walking in the Spirit; or are we walking in the flesh? The Commandment the Lord gave was not to love yourself, as you love yourself, and love yourself some more. Now, the Lord's not opposed to us loving ourselves and being well taken care of; but the commandment was to love your neighbor, as you love yourself. After you love the Lord your God first.

Acts | Chapter 11 Pt. II (Letting the Word Get into Our Heart)

Morning Bible Study ~ Wouldn't we love it if we only had to hear what the Lord said one time, and it was permanently settled down on us (in our heart) and we never needed to revisit it.But remember, Peter walked with and ate with Jesus, and you know slept next to him, and you camped with Him; however Peter is still being reminded of lessons taught to Him by Jesus during His time in ministry on earth. Lessons given in the Torah. As believers, we think okay, we're filled with the Holy Spirit we don't have a natural mind anymore. And I'm not saying carnally minded, but a natural mind that understands in the five senses; that remembers what it was taught, and recalls all of those things. And we forget sometimes that there has to be that renewing of the mind. in Second Peter, he stated he will always remind you, us of these things, even though we know them and are established why because it's good for us. If we need, first and foremost, the Holy Spirit to bring all things to our remembranc…

Acts | Chapter 11 Pt. I (Walking in Love)

Morning Bible Study ~ When we come to Christ, we bring our own baggage that Christ desires to take from us in order that we would become conformed to His image. He doesn't condemn us. He is always reminding us how much He loves us; even when we miss the mark. He also wants His people to love others with His love throughout the entirety of the journey; during the refining process of being conformed to His image. We haven't arrived yet; however, we're moving forward in our walk with the Lord every day. We are striving to walk as our Lord and Savior does; doing what He says to do and saying what He says to say, so we see and can give grace to/for all people. I encourage you; don't just stay there (in the place you're at, dealing with the same things), choose to keep growing with/in Christ.

Acts | Chapter 10 Pt. VIII (There’s No Partiality with God)

Morning Bible Study ~ God looks at the heart and He looks for people who will believe Him; regardless of where they come from. This only demonstrates the justice of God. It shows me the heart of God and the love of God and His peace. When he said, glad tidings and peace to all men. It wasn't just peace to the Jews, it was peace to whoever would choose to partake of righteousness through salvation and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Acts | Chapter 10 Pt. VII (The Message of the Gospel)

Morning Bible Study ~ For those of Him, that's Jesus, all the prophets bear witness that through His name; one who believes in Him, receives forgiveness of sin. In Revelation 19, it states that the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy. So it matters, because of the Father's love, He gave us grace by sending His Son. But it's for everyone; everyone that would believe. If you would believe you'll receive forgiveness for your sins, Doesn't matter how small or great some may view or consider them to be; Jesus died for literally everyone and every sin that could ever be committed, regardless of what some may say. That is His point and purpose in coming here to us; redemption and reconciliation to the Father.

Acts | Chapter 10 Pt. VI (Necessity of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit)

Morning Bible Study ~ You will receive power from on high when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. Without Him we can do nothing. So we require Him, His power, His authority, and the leading of His Holy Spirit in order to fulfill to accomplish everything that He has destined for us to do. It is impossible to fulfill it without him.

Acts | Chapter 10 Pt.V (Necessity of Friendship with God)

Morning Bible Study ~ We've been discussing friendship; that deep, personal, intimate relationship with the Lord. Jesus said, "You're my friends if you do what I command." So even in that, it's necessary to have that so then also with our our friends; or those we consider friends. Are they helping us in directing us to the Lord, to grow and mature and our relationship with Him? Or are they pulling us in the opposite direction, and in opposition to the Lord? Paul writes in Scripture that those that are led by the Spirit, these are the sons of God. Do we give the Lord place to have say in every area and aspect of our lives and matters? It matters to him first. But, it absolutely matters to us and for our lives. Let's seek first the kingdom. Seek first the Lord, His righteousness above everything else. Allow him to add and bless you; in accordance with the plan, the Destiny tract he has for your life.

Acts | Chapter 10 Pt. IV (The Faith of Cornelius in Action)

Morning Bible Study ~ Cornelius was willing to just send his trusted soldier, and two of his servants, to do exactly what the Lord had instructed him to do. We also read about how he [Cornelius] literally prepared his whole household; and gathered them together in preparation for Peters arrival and for what the Lord was about to do. We're told, Cornelius had his prayers and arms had come up to the Lord. So there were things that he was requesting of the Lord; and there was clearly faith that the Lord was going to answer them completely.That's a testament to him, but also an example to us about his faith being an action.

Acts | Chapter 10 Pt. III (Obedience to the Lord)

Morning Bible Study ~ Peter and his response, where he is obedient to the Holy Spirit and travels with the men that were sent to him by Cornelius, is an example of how we are to walk in faith; being led by the Holy Spirit.

Acts | Chapter 10 Pt. Ii (Being a Steward of the Message)

Morning Bible Study ~ Being a steward of the message requires us to carry out what the Lord desires, in the Lord's way; not our own way. Right. And, we should be pursuing the Lord and His provision has received eating from Him, His Body; the spiritual food that He is providing us, so that He is glorified.

Acts | Chapter 10 Pt. I (The Harmony of the Lord’s Working)

Peter's obstacles to faith would be the obstacles or the hindrances that Peter would have to continuing to walk in obedience and the Lord was able to speak with him. And Peter took that opportunity to agree with God and obey like Lord, I know, this is what I thought beforehand and I don't understand everything that you know, but I know that I can trust you. And I know that you're good and you know what you're doing. And so I'm gonna go with me and take the next step. God always brings it all back to the fullness of what the Lord had shared with Peter and reinforcing it; over, and over, and over again. He is creating a hunger in us; and it's a place that only He can satisfy.

Acts | Chapter 9 Pt. XIV (Putting Our Focus On God)

Morning Bible Study ~ For us, when you correlate a straight line, to think of what are all the tasks; but to God the journey isn't always a straight line. We should be asking ourself, Did I stay obedient to the entire plan from start to middle to end. Stay with obedience and willingness, it's a matter of following God, in whatever He wants it to look like in that journey; completing, every divine appointment and meeting, accomplished as He's directed. And, on to the next Divine appointment, when the Lord directs; so He is glorified.

Acts | Chapter 9 Pt. XIII (Faith, Unbelief, Decision, and Motivation)

Morning Bible Study ~ Literally the goal of the adversary (Satan) is to distract you from what the Lord has for you. So what will we choose? That's a choice everyone or decision for every person, concerning what you're going to do and how you want to live; in the depth of relationship you want with the Lord.

Acts | Chapter 9 Pt. XII (The Lord Does Miracles)

Morning Bible Study ~ The Lord is in control of time and circumstances. Circumstances don't dictate to the Lord. What his timing should be. But that takes faith to understand. The natural tendency is to attempt to rush the Lord to move right now. The Lord's not moved by the circumstances or by time. He dictates what's going to happen, and he does things according to His will; and in His will is His timing. Let us remove any unbelief, in order to provide an atmosphere where the Lord can move and operate and work in.

Ministry Update | October 2022

A DAY OF PRAYER Ministry Update for October 2022

Acts | Chapter 9 Pt. XI (When Will You Decide To Believe?)

Morning Bible Study ~ Faith requires action. Faith acts immediately upon the word that's been given to you; that's how you demonstrate your faith. The Lord draws us provides us with a measure of faith so we can take a hold of Him; but we can't come to salvation on our own without the Holy Spirit. We need the Holy Spirit to provide that opportunity to us.

Acts | Chapter 9 Pt. X (Walking in the Standard set by the Lord)

Morning Bible Study ~ In the Kingdom, in the spiritual realm, there is no standing still. Either you're moving forward towards God; or you're moving away from Him. We have received these weapons that the Lord gave us, to bring every thought captive and under subjection; to submit to God and resist the devil, so the devil will flee from us. We need to work out our own soul salvation. I can't make the choices and decisions for you. No more than you can make the choices and decisions for me. We each must do this for ourselves in the Lord. It is all dependent on how deep you want to go in your relationship with the Lord.

Acts | Chapter 9 Pt. IX (Choosing to Repent)

Morning Bible Study ~ Each choice or decision is a door that's opened by what you do. Either you're opening the door for God to minister on your behalf; or you're giving place to the adversary. As you step into your adulthood in your maturity, keep the door close to the adversary. Don't give him room to have any stake or claim in your life. Don't give him room to come and have a legal claim, a spiritual legal claim, concerning the things that God has given you.

Acts | Chapter 9 Pt. VIII (Our Role in the Leading of Holy Spirit)

Morning Bible Study ~ We each have a responsibility to listen to the Holy Spirit for ourselves. Not to judge by what our eyes see and what our ears hear. Saul tries to to engage with the disciples, with the apostles; however, they were afraid and wanted nothing to do with him? Whereas, they could and should have checked with the Holy Spirit.

Acts | Chapter 9 Pt. VII (Leading of Holy Spirit in every Situation)

Morning Bible Study ~ We don't need to go find our own way, because the Lord has sent us Holy Spirit. He takes from our Heavenly Father and disclosed the plan He already had for us; in every situation. Even if we are blessed with the ability to strategize and develop plans, we are instructed and encouraged to brig our plans before the Lord.

Acts | Chapter 9 Pt. VI (Growing in the Lord, Looking like Jesus)

Morning Bible Study ~ Saul was being matured, and you are too. As soon as you receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior, and are empowered by the Holy Spirit, filled with the Holy Spirit; not unlike when Saul immediately began to proclaim Jesus. In this section of Scripture Saul has people that He is building up in Jesus, as he has been built up; and continues to grow in strength and knowledge. The infilling and indwelling of the Holy Spirit is life; manifesting now in the life of others.

Acts | Chapter 9 Pt. V (Functioning in the Gifts of Holy Spirit)

Morning Bible Study ~ In 1 Corinthians chapter 12 We discover Holy Spirit's operating gifts, that He works as He wills; just as we see in Ananias while ministering to Saul. You don't own these, you don't possess them; but, you are a vessel for them by being baptized in the Holy Spirit. You can be used in any way that the Holy Spirit desires to use you; If you remain open to him. Don't limit Him. Allow the Lord through His Holy Spirit to have say, guidance and direction in your life and just out of all see your love be obedient to however he's leading you. The outcome of functioning in Holy Spirits gifts, will always be the building up of those around you.

Acts | Chapter 9 Pt. IV (The Working of the Lord)

Morning Bible Study ~ As we read about Ananias going to minister to Saul, there are so many gifts at work here to build up Saul. There are the gifts that we are born with, that come from the Father. There are offices, gifts that come from the Son. However, the gifts we really see are those made manifest by the Holy Spirit; as He wills for the ministry, and edification, and the service to the body as He wills to move through people.

Acts | Chapter 9 Pt. III (Don’t Doubt the Lord)

Morning Bible Study ~ We have such a compassionate and merciful Lord. If we have questions, God is happy to answer and confirm His Word; but saying to, or demanding from, our God prove our doubts wrong is a different matter.

Acts | Chapter 9 Pt. II (The Prompting of the Lord)

Morning Bible Study ~ It is hard to kick against the goads; the Word of God, which is Truth. The Lord's Word, and Holy Spirit, are prompting us to fulfill the destiny track He's purposed for your life.

Acts | Chapter 9 Pt. I (Encountering God)

Morning Bible Study ~ It is incredible to observe the majesty of God. How He's able to protect and reconcile in the same situation or activity; which makes Saul's encounter with Jesus the Christ, even more magnificent and beautiful. The gentle boldness that the Lord has, and the tenacity He has; that is able to save to the utmost.

Acts | Chapter 8 Pt. XI (Trusting the Lord)

Morning Bible Study ~ When Jesus sent out His Disciples, He told them not to take anything for themselves except the clothes they had on. The disciples had to shift their focus from depending on certain things, to fully trusting the Lord; that He would provide all their needs. The provision always comes from the Lord. And, many times He uses people; giving us the opportunity to participate in what He's doing.

Acts | Chapter 8 Pt. X (God Knows You Specifically)

Morning Bible Study ~ We are limited to time in place, but he is infinite. He's omnipotent. He is all knowing. And he's everywhere, all at the same time. So when we look at the vastness of God, He's working literally all aspects of the situation for the good of those who are called by God. He's literally putting every component into place, so that it would be ready at the exact time is is needed. The Lord had already provided a way for the Ethiopian Eunuch, and had Isaiah the prophet writing about his exact specific situation and circumstance hundreds of years in advance. Who can do that but God? And not just for the eunuch, but I assure you if you read through Scripture and allow the Lord to reveal things to you; you will find that you and your specific situation is contained within the Scripture.

Acts | Chapter 8 Pt. IX (Give God His Glory)

Morning Bible Study ~ The Lord still a miracle working God; but, who will believe Him, who will extend themselves towards God in faith. The scripture says that the eyes of the Lord are looking throughout the earth, going back and forth to find someone whose heart is perfect; who will believe so He can show Himself strong on their behalf. That still applies today. Jesus is still alive, He's still resident, He's still seated at the right hand of the Father, and Holy Spirit is still in the earth. So if He's working miracles, for them, He'll work miracles for us.

Acts | Chapter 8 Pt. VIII (Choose To Do The Lord’s Will)

Morning Bible Study ~ The reason and the purpose of the Holy Spirit to help you by teaching you, leading you, guiding you, and to give you power fulfill all that the Lord has called you to do; His will. You cannot take the Holy Spirit and try to use Him to fulfill your will; or your own plans. Jesus stated plainly to His earthly mother and brothers, that His family consisted of those that did the Heavenly Father's Will. In other words; say when the Lord says to say, and do what He says to do - He is God.

Acts | Chapter 8 Pt. VII (Is Your Own Desire Your god?)

Morning Bible Study ~ The thing that gets in our way of hearing God's voice clearly, is our own desire. If we haven't crucified our flesh, with its passions; it becomes a challenge to follow Him. Our desire has to be submitted to God. Is your desire talking louder than God? You must to treat it as a profane thing. If it's not dealt with, it will draw away your attention; and then you'll be focusing on the object rather than the Creator.

Acts | Chapter 8 Pt. VI (The Root Of Bitterness & Desperation)

Morning Bible Study ~ Desperation, comes from not receiving something God gave you in the moment that he gave it to you to receive. So you're feeling desperate, You didn't receive what He came to present to you. The Bitterness that Simon (The sorcerer) is feeling, I don't have what I need is because something was lacking. But, it's not lacking because God didn't supply it; but because Simon didn't receive what had already been supplied. So that leads to bitterness, and then that bitterness causes defilement, which now places him in bondage to iniquity; because Simon's thinking he's got to meet his own needs, which God has already supplied.

Acts | Chapter 8 Pt. V (There Are No Alternate Ways Into the Kingdom Of Heaven)

Morning Bible Study ~ If we are to be a part of the Lord God and enter into His Kingdom, we have to do things His way; not our own way. It's His will, His plans, His purpose, His covenant; not our way, will, mindset, or our carnal approach to life and godliness. It's His standard for all. The Lord wills that what none should perish; instructing us that all who call upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved. All; there's no exclusion. He has to actually be your God; and you have to actually be His.

Acts | Chapter 8 Pt. IV (Are You Looking For Signs; or Do Signs Follow You?)

Morning Bible Study ~ When we see the great commission, the Lord instructs Believers/Christians to go out and preach the gospel. And the Lord God informs us these signs will follow those who believe; that's very different than seeking a sign. When you are doing what God called you to do, He said the signs will follow you, because He will be confirming His Word, that He is with you. Signs will follow the Believer; not the Believer following after the signs.

Acts | Chapter 8 Pt. III (Love not Fear)

Morning Bible Study ~ How will they know what it truly means to serve the Lord God, without someone to teach them or to walk with them; which is exactly what Jesus did with us. Or in the physical, His own disciples. They [Jesus' Disciples] didn't have it all together at first; they didn't understand the Word, even though they had heard it their whole life. But Jesus walked with them, teaching them instead of condemning them or disqualifying them; and not just through words, but through actions and through His behavior. Showing them, demonstrating to them how living a life of worship to the Lord God Almighty is done. Revealing how our Heavenly Father has meant for things to be from the beginning.

Acts | Chapter 8 Pt. II (The World has Nothing to Offer)

Morning Bible Study ~ When Philip came to Samaria, they were preaching the Word of Faith in Jesus Christ; Jesus is your doorway; He's the answer to your problem. The adversary [Satan] promises freedom by bowing down and submitting to the ways of the world and carnality. But, the people in Samaria were all in bondage; and the Word specifically states they had joy once they were delivered. When they heard Jesus preached and, in faith, received the message. I just want to encourage you today to see and hear how wonderful God is. The Lord isn't holding you back from anything good.

Acts | Chapter 8 Pt. I (We are Built for This)

Morning Bible Study ~ The natural world would try to bombard you with images and thoughts coming from the adversary attempting to tell you God can't win; because they're screaming over your voice trying to kill, kill, steal and destroy and keep you from talking. But, the Lord God Almighty laughs; as there is nothing that can overcome His Word and His plan(s). We should be confident and emboldened to pursue God; and, we should be even more certain that we win.

Acts | Chapter 7 Pt. XVII (Responding to God)

Morning Bible Study ~ Sometimes, when we're following God and we look at a situation like this; where somebody is doing what the Lord told them to do, but yet they die. That that can be misleading, if you don't perceive it correctly. t's not a failure on Stephens part that people responded to God, to the Holy Spirit's prompting, by killing Stephen. And, it didn't mean that Stephen missed God somewhere. If he [Stephen] attempted to preserve his life, he would not have had Jesus standing to welcome him. But the Lord Jesus the Christ was standing to observe His child, His follower, His body, laying down his life, for the name of Jesus Christ. And that's what we're all called to. How will you respond to God's prompting?

Acts | Chapter 7 Pt. XVI (Don’t Give the Enemy a Foothold in Your Life)

Morning Bible Study ~ As you examine the entirety of the Bible. when time the Lord mentions the Patriarchs, they're [Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel)] following the Lord. They're being obedient to everything the Lord said; even before they had the 10 Commandments. Which denotes a personal, deep and intimate relationship with God; not just a list of rules to follow. There are multiple accounts of the Patriarchs interacting with the Lord; walking with talking with him, wrestling with Him, being a friend to God. That's exactly the type of relationship the Lord desires to have with you today.

Acts | Chapter 7 Pt. XV (What Manner Of Spirit Are You Operating In?)

Morning Bible Study ~ There's a spiritual side preceding every word spoken and deed done. We as as Believers/Christians need to take our eyes off the individual(s), and place them onto the Lord and His Holy Spirit, to reveal what's behind the actions. Because, the Lord is the only One that knows the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Out of the heart, proceeds whatever is filling it.

Acts | Chapter 7 Pt. XIV (Encountering God and His Destiny for Your Life)

Morning Bible Study ~ All of the apostles which wrote Books of the Bible, wrote about things that they saw, and interacted with; that they handled. The same thing is happening with Stephen; who is informing the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Scribes of what He seeing even as they were speaking. That occurs consistently throughout Scripture; with the apostles and everyone that is bearing witness of Jesus the Christ. Including Saul, who becomes the Apostle Paul, when he encounters Jesus, Who reveals to Paul the Destiny track for his life.

Acts | Chapter 7 Pt. XIII (Don’t Miss Out On Any God Given Opportunity)

Morning Bible Study ~ What's your choice than to either walk in humility, drawing closer to God; or remain in rage, hardening of the heart and being stiff-necked? Be careful how you hear; when the Pharisees, Sadducees and Scribes heard the Holy Spirit speaking through Stephen, they should have said, "That's the Holy Spirit's voice hold up, Pump the brakes. I've read this. And, that was always being said to someone who was going against God." It was never being said to someone who was doing the will of the Father, operating or functioning in the name of God. It was always someone who was in an adversarial position to the Lord; and it cost them, causing them to miss out on the wonderful opportunity to be regained as a child of the Lord Most High.

Acts | Chapter 7 Pt. XII (The Word is Personal, from God to You)

Morning Bible Study ~ Holy Spirit reveals to us, the light of God, the love of God, and the mercy of God; teaching us how to skillfully and accurately apply His Word. But, what the Holy Spirit says and does does not suit human flesh. The flesh cannot comprehend it because it's (what Holy Spirit says and does) not of the flesh of God; it's of the Spirit. And when Stephen told the Pharisees, Saducees, and Scribes that they had uncircumcised hearts, meaning they had been sitting under the Word and they're reciting it and reading from it weekly, or daily in some regards, but they weren't letting the Word of God change them.

Acts | Chapter 7 Pt. XI (Choose God)

Morning Bible Study ~ There is the truth that there is one God, which consists of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; but He is One. Put away from you all these other things that you're worshiping, and not hide it till later. Put it away from you, discard it. denounce it, renounce it, walk away from it entirely; and turn and worship the True and Living God with your whole heart. God is saying, Come to Me, I love you, and let's deal with these things together. I will put the Truth in the place where you tell the lie. You have to be willing to give that to Him.

Acts | Chapter 7 Pt. X (Submitting to God)

Morning Bible Study ~ The Lord God is a gentleman and He knocks. He asks, He requests, He draws you, and He calls into you. So as you walk with Him, keep saying yes and keep letting Him reveal to you the things that He desires, the things that are His best for you and His plans for you; and walk with Him however long or short. God is not limited to time, He's eternal, and He's good. So just keep going.

Acts | Chapter 7 Pt. IX

Morning Bible Study ~ In explaining how every aspect of the history of the Jewish People demonstrated the need for a Savior, pointed to the coming of Jesus the Christ, and how He would redeem them through His sacrifice on the cross; highlighted by His resurrection. This Holy Spirit led instruction is so they, and every person on earth, would not miss the Lord's voice anymore. But, would worship the Lord by living out every aspect of our life before Him in an active, personal, deep, and intimate relationship with our God.

Acts | Chapter 7 Pt. VIII

Morning Bible Study ~ Stephen, in discussing the history of the Jewish People given to him by the Holy Spirit, there's a love that comes across. Stephen doesn't skip over the difficult things and sayings that happened in their history. He acknowledges them while also placing them in the right perspective - God's perspective. So each one listening is receiving the opportunity to rightly understand and turn to the Lord in the way He set forth for all - through Jesus the Christ. That our thoughts would be aligned with our Heavenly Fathers thoughts; and our ways would reflect His nature, character, and attributes in every area of our life.